Celebrate Singapore’s National Day 2014 at The Westin Singapore

Cook & Brew Singaporean Platter

One of the public holidays that we always look forward to is National Day. The whole nation will be in a joyous mood, and catching the fireworks at the end of the National Day parade is always a highlight – something that is close to heart, something that reminds us why we love our Home.

This National Day, celebrate our country’s birthday at The Westin Singapore. The gorgeous property sits right in the heart of the country, and it is always nicer to see our Singapore from a higher ground. With exclusive promotions and limited edition menu additions, expect nothing short of a fantastic time at the hotel’s signature interactive dining venue – Seasonal Tastes – and specialty gastro-bar – Cook & Brew.

Seasonal Tastes, one of our go-to buffet restaurants in town, is serving buffet lunch at S$42++ and dinner at S$62++. And here’s something special – all guests who share the same birthday as Singapore (9 August 1965) get to dine for free (identification card confirmation required). No better way to celebrate in such a meaningful way, surely.

To make your reservation at Seasonal Tastes, please call +65 6922 6968 or email [email protected]

Cook & Brew Milo Dinosaur Shot

Have you tried shots that are infused with favourite local flavours like Teh Terik, Bandung and Milo? Cook & Brew has specially created limited edition shots with the local flavours for only S$4.90 each.

And, indulge in local delights from Cook & Brew’s Singaporean Food Platter (S$49) which features Soft Shell Crab, Otah, Satay, and Grilled Shrimp. A bucket of 5 Tiger Radler Beers goes for S$49 on National Day. Beer, favourite local food, good company and a buzzing atmosphere at the comforting gastrobar – we are sold.

To make your reservation at Cook & Brew, please call +65 6922 6948 or email [email protected].

The Westin Singapore
Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Tel: +65 6922 6888
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

This post is brought to you by The Westin Singapore.

Flat Iron Steak Restaurant London

Flat Iron Steak

We had many great meals when we were in London last week, but the standout was the dinner that we had at Flat Iron Steak. It is one of those hip and trendy no-reservation restaurants that have been popping up all over Soho. If we had to describe Flat Iron Steak in just one word, it would be brilliant.

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TungLok Teahouse: Dim Sum & Teochew Cuisine in A Cosy Teahouse

Tunglok Teahouse

The number of Chinese restaurants in Singapore is more than the number of times we crave dim sum, but the good news is we get to compile a list of our favourites – places that do not go wrong, with an incredible array of options so that we never get sick of dining there, and have price tags that do not scare us away.

A recent addition to our list of go-to places for a hearty Chinese meal is TungLok Teahouse at Far East Square that serves all day dim sum during lunch and dinner. Yes, all day dim sum. You can snooze your alarms a hundred times and you still won’t miss the dim sum hour. Oh, we could do egg tarts and siew mai for dinner too!

Tung Lok Teahouse

TungLok Teahouse is one under-the-radar outlet, and if you haven’t been, it is high time to make plans, because it really is one place that is for everyone. We are looking at about S$3.80 to S$5.80 for dim sum, and what you get is very piquant food and a wide selection of quality teas in a cosy teahouse setting – complete with paintings from the 60’s and Peranakan-inspired décor.

From now till 30 September 2014, TungLok Teahouse is offering different dishes – Chilli Crab (S$19++), Flaming Drunken Prawns (S$14++), and Teochew-styled Combination Platter (S$16++) – at 50% promotion for dinner every night.

[ Giveaway ] We are also giving away S$400 worth of TungLok Teahouse dining vouchers. Leave a comment below, and share this post on your Facebook timeline to win. More details on the giveaway at the end of this post.

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The Role of A Hotel Doorman

Hotel Doorman

The job of a doorman is not the most glamourous, yet it is an important component as the frontline staffs are the ones who have the first point of contact with guests. They can make or break an impression. But what is it really like in that position?

We talked to Mr. Jais Adbul Rahman – who has been working in Grand Hyatt Singapore since 1972, and is currently the hotel’s lobby manager – to find out more about the daily job scope of a doorman, the challenges that they face in the line of work, and some of the things that you never knew about being a hotel doorman.

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Flavours of Old Singapore at Plaza Brasserie

Old Flavours of Singapore

There are days when we feel nostalgic and really crave food that connect us to our roots. They are food that rejuvenates our souls, that remind us of cultures and traditions that we grew up with, that we will never get sick of.

Yet, revelation always brings us new things and trends, and we lose sight of some of the familiarity along the way. We are then taught to appreciate and cherish, and reminisce the good things that tug at our heartstrings. It can be as simple as Braised Pig’s Trotter with Vermicelli, or a plate of celebratory Yi Bua. And these old fashion stay gold forever.

Kacang Putih

Sometimes, we are lost for words when we sink our teeth into these nostalgic flavours. But it is quite simply the best kind of feeling when we bite into our favourite food from the past – something that we loved as a child, so pure and unadulterated.

This August, let us all rekindle the good ol’ times as Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road brings back all our classic favourites from the different dialects. Celebrate with Flavours of Old Singapore, and treat yourself to what might possibly be the most heart-warming buffet.

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9 Things That We Love about M&C.Duck Hong Kong

M&C Duck Hong Kong

Every time we visit Hong Kong, the sheer number of new restaurants and cafes that have opened since our previous trip amazes us. There is always somewhere new to check out, and quite frankly, it is impossible to tick all of them off our checklist. We always end up weighing our options with various factors – price point, location and type of cuisine.

On a recent trip, we went on a food tour with Maxim’s Group (you can read our pick on the best restaurants here), and one of the places that really impressed us was M&C.Duck at Harbourcity shopping mall. It is one of the newest dining concepts by Maxim’s Group – one of the largest F&B groups, with 70 brands and 840 outlets in Hong Kong, Vietnam and China – which opened in December 2013 – and it is one that has fast rocketed to our list of favourite restaurants in Hong Kong.

M&C Duck

Offering a modern twist to traditional Peking and Shanghainese cuisine, M&C.Duck is not quite what you would expect of a typical Hong Kong restaurant. The familiarity of a Chinese outlet is comforting yet reveals hints of sexiness; the list of dishes is what tugs your heartstrings yet surprises with the unexpected.

Well, we would go there especially for the very good Peking duck, but there is much more to love, and we say them with a passion. Here are 9 reasons to fall in love with M&C.Duck, and the next time you find yourself in Hong Kong, you know where to go to feed your souls.

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