Ranked as the world’s most livable city for the past three consecutive years, Melbourne is indeed the place to be and be seen. Passionate buskers are a common sight along the main streets and taking a stroll had never been better. Known as the capital of arts, Melbourne truly live up to its name with an exciting line up of events every month. we have highlighted 5 must-see festivals in Melbourne.
From an old school deli with awesome milkshakes, to a ghetto Thai eatery, a modern Vietnamese pho bar, and our favourite Japanese eatery – there are plenty of affordable dining options in town if you know where to go.
In this feature, we will share with you Singapore’s Top Budget Restaurants in Orchard Road.
What constitutes to a good bar? Great drinks, tasty snacks, a hideout where you can relax after a long day at work, and ideally, it should play nice music that make you feel at home. Gravity Bar at Carlton Hotel Singapore, one of our favourite secret hideouts in town, is one such place.
With many tempting promotions, chill at Gravity Bar and celebrate Happy Hour with drinks from opening to 8 pm daily. Selected house wines are available at attractive prices, including draft beer from $8++ per half pint, house pours, martinis and cocktails from $10++ (U.P. S$14 – S$16). If not, go for a sparkling wine cocktail party – it is only S$15++ per glass (U.P. S$22++). Just typing these make me crave for a booze and I am thankful Gravity Bar is so centrally located and convenient.
And what marries good drink best? Better snacks, of course! Munch on mini portobello mushrooms and the classic local chicken wings marinated with prawn paste. Cheese lovers will fall head over heels in love with the crispy nachos that is served with three types of cheeses. Another favourite is the cheese fries that is generously sprinkled with shredded seaweed.
Photos credit: Carlton Hotel Singapore
The other reason why we love Gravity Bar is its resident band Kirk & Marsha playing live music. Enjoy the band’s acoustic rendition of contemporary pop songs, oldies and ballads all night long from Mon to Thu 7.15am – 11.15pm; and Fri, Sat & eve of PH 7.15pm – 12 Midnight.
Whether it is having an apéritif before heading elsewhere for dinner, or chilling out with friends, Gravity Bar is a sophisticated and elegant space that is good for all occasions. With the ongoing Happy Hour promotions, there is no reason not to drop by Gravity Bar. See you there!
For more details, visit their website www.carltonhotel.sg/gravitybar.html and find Carlton Hotel Singapore’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CarltonHotelSG
Gravity Bar
Lobby, Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Tel: +65 6311 8839
Sun to Thu & PH: 5pm – 1am
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 3pm – 1am
Nearest Station: City Hall
This post is brought to you by Carlton Hotel Singapore.
If there is something that we can eat everyday, it would be Japanese food. Although we have our favourite to-go places for Japanese food, we are always game to try something new. One great place that we ate at is Tomi Sushi Bar in Velocity at Novena Square. READ ON
French toast, smoked salmon benedict, sushi, salami, truffle pasta, slow roasted wagyu rump, roast duck, free flow of wines and sparkling, and a tasting table with more than 10 wine labels from around the world… Now, that is one brunch that is worth waking up to.
Stellar at 1-Altitude (www.1-altitude.com) has recently launched its new Wine Lust Sunday Brunch. Be spoilt with the enthralling selection of live stations plus specially crafted dishes that are served to the table, and dine at the highest vantage spot in Singapore with a million dollar view of the city’s skyline. If this is not an ideal way to spend Sunday, we don’t know what is!
With Valentine’s Day just round the corner, you may be looking for a romantic dining spot to impress your date. We would recommend Stellar’s Champagne Lust Pink Brunch (more on that at the end of the post), which is a special party on 16 Feb. But first, allow us to share with you the highlights from Stellar’s Wine Lust Sunday Brunch.
A hotel club floor room, for the uninitiated, is like a VIP floor, with benefits like priority check-in/out services, all-day refreshments, laundry services, wireless high speed internet, and the use of the exclusive club lounge. The misconception is that only business travellers stay in hotels’ club floors. However, this is not true because for those who are in-the-know and do not mind paying a little more can enjoy the perks and amenities.
In this feature, we will talk more about the benefits of hotels’ club floors and lounges, how you can get free upgrade to a club floor, as well as some of the things that you never knew about this VIP service.
Din Tai Fung – a household name in Singapore since 2003 – is a popular favourite among locals and visitors alike. Talk about xiao long bao and we all think of Din Tai Fung’s legacy. But more than the little steamed dumplings, all 18 branches around the island sees a perpetual queue, and is the best testament to its consistently good and affordable Chinese food made of premium quality of ingredients.
Photo credit: Din Tai Fung Singapore
Among the 18 locations Paragon’s outlet is the flagship restaurant and it showcases three VIP rooms that can be expanded to accommodate up to 30 diners. It is the perfect venue to celebrate your Chinese New Year reunion dinner with your family and loved ones.
Almost every dish on the menu is good enough to be called a signature, but in this installation, we bring to you the bests of Din Tai Fung (www.DinTaiFung.com.sg), and their Chinese New Year specials to usher in the year of Horse.
We are also giving away 3 sets of S$120 Din Tai Fung dining vouchers and Salmon Prosperity Yusheng (each set worth $168.80), read on to find out how you can win them!
Anytime is a good time for steaks, but SKIRT at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is one chi-chi steakhouse that we prefer to reserve for dates with the discerning loved ones. And this is why this Valentine’s Day, there is nowhere better than romancing your date with an unforgettably lavish dinner at SKIRT. After all, you need a reliable outlet where the service is impeccable and professional, and SKIRT is ideal with its mix of elegance and chic factor.
This Valentine’s Day, SKIRT presents a 5-course dinner menu (S$350++ for 2) with a bottle of Auris Spumante Brut. Wake your palate up with a trio appetiser, the Titanic – starring the Tuna Tartar with avocado puree that is a brilliant blend of the fish’s freshness and the rich taste of the creamy fruit; luxurious chicken pate accompanied by fragrant homemade roasted chicken crackers; and cured halibut with grapefruit that is a refreshing juxtapose to the first two strong flavours. Quite a myriad of flavours and textures to begin the evening, indeed.
Succeeding the trio is the Casablance that further pays homage to the ocean’s freshness – generous chunks of crab meat with tomato jelly and an apple sphere beautifully set in a martini glass. Moulin Rouge Champagne & Roses will take your breath away – seared scallop covered with champagne foam and rose petals. Nothing quite like celebrating the love in the air with a gorgeous dish like that. Every bite is pleasure to remember.
When Harry met Sally is when we indulge in a main course of Steak Sandwich – Black onyx sirloin with Marrow crumbs, tomato and onion puree. The meat is served medium, and the marrow and bread crumbs complemented the creaminess of the beef so well.
Last but certainly not least, show your date how intricately delicate and poignantly rich your love is via the dessert of 5 textures of chocolate. We really loved the chocolate ice-cream!
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SKIRT – The Boldest Grill
21 Ocean Way
W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Tel: +65 6808 7278
Tue to Sun: 7pm – 12 midnight
Nearest Station: Harbourfront
This post is brought to you by W Singapore – Sentosa Cove.