When we were in Hong Kong in November last year, we had the pleasure of having a dinner at a popup restaurant by The Butchers Club, a butchery, home catering and private kitchen which specialises in dry aging beef. The Steak Rebellion – the name of their popup event – is one of the most interesting dining experiences we have been to.
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and we have sussed out two recent favourites for you to bring your date to.
At the second level of The Arts House, overlooking the Singapore River is modern French Restaurant Olivia Cassivelaun Fancourt (OCF). We like OCF because it is intimate, chic and sophisticated, and serves a superb and well-thought through meal using the freshest produce. On 14 & 15 Feb, OCF is offering a 4-course dinner (S$168++/person) with a glass of Pierre Paillard Grand Cru NV champagne. There will also be live music brought to you by talented artistes from Timbre Group playing your favourite love ballads throughout the dinner.
Start with a Maine lobster salad because you can never go wrong with the sweet crustacean. French Seabass with artichokes, oscietra caviar and vin jaune, wine made in the Jura region in France, succeeds the appetizer. The main course, Beef Tenderloin drizzled with bordelaise sauce and topped with foie gras, is the dream for all meat-lovers. Your sweet ending is the Valrhona Chocolate Royale with coffee crémeux and caramel ice cream.
Be the first 50 to secure your reservation at OCF by making a 20% deposit, and stand a chance to win a ‘Kate Spade Tudor City Lacey’ wallet (worth S$350), sponsored by Reebonz.com. Please refer to OCF’s website for terms and conditions.
Olivia Cassivelaun Fancourt (OCF)
#02-02, The Arts House
1 Old Parliament Lane
Tel: +65 6333 9312
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place
For a more affordable option, head to Table Manners at Changi City Point. It is a casual, unpretentious and a fun space where you can go with your partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Or with a group of girlfriends for a great catch up.
This Valentine’s Day, Chef Raphael Chua has prepared a 3-course dinner (S$52/person) which will be available from 12 to 15 Feb. For appetizer, you will be served the sweet Lobster Bisque with huge chunks of lobster flesh. There are two choices for main course: a 12-hour Braised Beef Short Ribs, or the beautiful oven-baked Atlantic Cod Fish that is encrusted with an ebiko sauce. Both main courses come with the truffle mash potatoes and eggplant caponata. Complete your dinner with a delectable serving of Hazelnut Opera, served with vanilla bean ice cream.
The first 52 pairs of couples who order the Valentine’s Day set will receive over S$30 worth of beauty products, sponsored by L’Oreal.
Table Manners
#01-68/69 Changi City Point
5 Changi Business Park Central 1
Tel: +65 6604 7669
Daily: 11.30am to 12am
Nearest Station: Expo
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Topped with fresh fruits, a scoop of ice cream, and a dollop of whipped cream, a good waffle is something that you can eat every day. For those of you who prefer something simpler, waffle with maple syrup and butter is equally gratifying.
There are many cafes and ice cream parlours that offer waffles on the menu, but only a few are exceptional. Here is our guide on where to get the best waffles in Singapore.
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For those of you who do not know, Food For Life TV is Singapore’s very own food channel and it features a range of food-related videos like product reviews, celebrity recipes, kitchen products, and simple recipes that you can try at home. Watch the bloggers’ cook-off challenge at www.foodforlifetv.tv and read on to find out more what happened behind the scenes!
Food and wine is the best way to connect and meet new friends, and it is always fun to attend parties, private functions and events. Your best friend’s bachelor party, your family’s Christmas gathering or your company’s D&D event… no matter what the occasion is, if you are organising the party, we can fathom the hassle of buying all the alcohol and beverages. Oh, the horror of lugging home many cartons of beer and bottles of wine!
And if you are unfamiliar with the different kinds of alcohol, it can be rather intimidating to step in to a liquor store. Should you get a red or a white? A Riesling or a Chardonnay? The selection is overwhelming to say the least, and it is challenging to find something that suits everyone’s palate.
This is when Asher BWS (www.asherbws.com) is the perfect solution, as we have recently discovered. Besides offering the most comprehensive ranges of beer, wine and spirits products online, Asher BWS aims to educate and encourage the appreciation of alcoholic beverages among consumers, and at the same time, provide convenience by delivering the products to your doorstep.
We had the privilege to attend Asher BWS’s soft launch part to learn more about the brand. In this post, we will share with you why we love Asher BWS, and why you should order your beers, wines and spirits from www.asherbws.com the next time you are host a party or need to look for a gift.
We are also giving away S$60 x 5 vouchers, read on to find out how you can win them.
From baby to toddler, our baby turning one is a bittersweet moment for us. And like most parents, we want to celebrate his birthday as best way we know how, by throwing a birthday party.
When Brad asked me to share about my experience on ladyironchef, I agreed immediately because I hope this post on How to Plan a Baby’s First Birthday Party will give you some ideas when you are celebrating your child’s first birthday.
I do not consider myself experienced when it comes to party planning, much less a first year birthday party. Russell is my first born by the way. As a host, I did a few things right and a couple of things wrong. Here are some lessons learnt, and things I wished somebody told me before.