Famous Argentinian Restaurant and Bar, Brasero Atlántico and Florería Atlántico will be having a three-month pop-up at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

From 1 Aug 2023, award-winning Renato “Tato” Giovannoni (widely recognised as one of the top 10 bartenders in the world), and culinary and hospitality maestro Alex Resnik will be bringing a taste of Argentina to Singapore by introducing their signature food and beverage during the three-month kitchen and bar takeover.

If you are in the mood for something different, don’t miss out on this chance to experience authentic Argentinian cuisine in Singapore by having a meal at this pop-up at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

This captivating South American brasserie pop-up at One-Ninety Restaurant and One-Ninety Bar, spanning from Buenos Aires to Singapore, will take customers on a journey to the energetic streets of Argentina.

Brasero Atlántico presents an à la carte dinner menu meticulously crafted by Alex Resnik and Chef Ryan Turner as well as an exclusive seven-course Chef’s Table dining encounter (priced at S$168 per individual). This culinary journey highlights the varied tastes and time-honoured methods that contribute to the undeniable allure of Argentinian gastronomy.

From classic Argentinian asado barbecue to street food favourite empanadas, the menu at Brasero Atlántico’s pop-up in Singapore is simple and concise with a variety of starters as well as mains cooked a las brasas (on the grill).

Our favourite starter has got to be the Aged Provoleta Cheese (S$28). This seemingly simple dish may look unassuming, but it was one of the best-tasting cheeses we’ve ever had.

The cheese is dry-aged for seven days in-house before being baked in the oven. It has just the right amount of cheese pull, and the taste is out of the world. You get a mix of mild and salty, heavy cheeses all in one bite.

The mains from the grill include Tenderloin, Ribeye, Pork Loin, and Whole Baby Spring Chicken. If you are dining in a bigger group, you can go for the T-Bone Steak (S$158, serves 2 and also comes with 2 sides) and order a few dishes to share.

The must-try dish is definitely the Frog Legs “A la Provenzal” featuring frog legs which are air-flown from France. The tender frog legs are meticulously cooked, and are light in flavour, and elevated by an addictive rich and flavourful white wine garlic butter sauce.

Even the accompanying potatoes are not just an accompaniment; they are crispy on the inside, and so warm and soft on the inside with a slightly earthy taste.

On the sweets side, we absolutely loved the Valrhona chocolate lava cake. Argentinian tea leaves are roasted then used to make the filling. Cut into the chocolate cake, and the tea creme will come flowing out. It’s like matcha, but Argentinian style. This was divine, and best eaten hot.

For those with a passion for exploring cocktails around the world, Florería Atlántico is recognized as one of the most thrilling bars in South America. Notably, Florería secured the 18th position in the previous year’s World’s 50 Best Bars ranking.

Cocktail highlights include Florería Atlántico’s classics such as the Negroni Balestrini (S$27), the classic Italian aperitif made with gin, Campari, Amaro Averna, eucalyptus, and seawater, as well as the El Dorado (S$29), a refreshing and fruity mix of Cachaça, Manifest, house-made Mate Tereré, sugar cane juice and tropical fruits.

The ladies will love Saint Marthe (S$26)—a sweet cocktail made of rosé wine with Lavender and Richard syrup.

One-Ninety Restaurant x Brasero Atlántico
6:00 to 10:30 pm (last order at 10:00 pm)

One-Ninety Bar x Florería Atlántico
5:30 pm to 12:00 am (last food order at 10:30 pm, last beverage order at 11:30 pm)

To make a reservation, call +65 6831 7653 or email dining.singapore@fourseasons.com.

This post was brought to you by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

This post to the 10 best hotels in Singapore to go for a staycation was last updated on 21 Mar 2015. 

Travelling is one of the best things you can do in life, but if you are not able to go away, a staycation is a good alternative. From a romantic holiday, to a spur-of-the-moment weekend jaunt, or a getaway with the family – we have rounded up 8 hotels that you can consider for a staycation in Singapore.

FOUR SEASONS SINGAPORE

For couples who are looking for a romantic retreat, Four Seasons is the ideal place. Their luxurious rooms on the designated couples’ floor are specifically designed for an intimate experience – no kids, no screaming, no disturbance.

Special touches are meticulously put in place for a holistic experience in the couples’ rooms. Be pleasantly surprised by marshmallows and fruits, and take a nice candle-lit bath. There is also a selection of romantic music CDs and movies for a night of unwinding and indulging with each other.

190 Orchard Boulevard
Tel: +65 6734 1110

FULLERTON BAY HOTEL

The Fullerton Bay Hotel is a gorgeous 99-room property that is perched atop the waters of the Marina Bay area. Needless to say, the view is a stunning one – a panoramic one that overlooks the beautiful skyline of Singapore, including Esplanade, the Floating Platform and the iconic Marina Bay Sands.

This is a hotel that effortlessly combines excellent restaurants and bars, a super luxe design, and a good location with a terrific view.

80 Collyer Quay
Tel: +65 6333 8388
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE

From the Peranakan-themed façade and minimalist luxury, down to the lush pillow menu, a stay with InterContinental Singapore is akin to that of spending time outside of home that you can still call home.

Well, quite simply because the rooms are all designed to emulate a home, where there are no frills, where you feel pampered by the amenities, where no signs of commercialisation can intimidate you. We spent a night at the Shophouse Suite, and it was one staycation that left a deep impression on us (and can’t wait to return).

80 Middle Road
Tel: +65 6338 7600
Nearest Station: Bugis

GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE

We are not going to be overly fancy describing our stay at Grand Hyatt Singapore, because just like the brand prides itself, the experience is nothing but an honest and sincere one; no frills, just a classy execution for your enjoyment. Grand Hyatt Singapore has also just launched itsWEEKEND 24 – an exclusive staycation package that lets you check-in at any time, and check-out one full day (24 hrs) later.

10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6738 1234
Nearest Station: Orchard

HOTEL FORT CANNING

One of our top picks is Hotel Fort Canning, a posh and modern boutique hotel located at Fort Canning Park. What I like about the hotel is that it gets the basics right: friendly staff, free wifi for all guests, and a stylish and elegant room – with a wooden and earth element – that is so comfortable. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or special occasion coming up that you want to celebrate, Hotel Fort Canning is definitely apt for a celebratory retreat. Trust me on this.

The hotel always has various promotions for weekend staycations, so make sure to check before booking.

11 Canning Walk
Tel: +65 6559 6769

MARINA BAY SANDS SINGAPORE

Since Marina Bay Sands (MBS) opened its door, it has been one of the most popular destinations for visitors from all over the world. And this is by no surprise, since it stands on one of the most perfect spots in Singapore. The spacious and well-equipped rooms — facing either Gardens by the Bay or the city’s magnificent skyline — are suitable for all occasions. From shopping at the luxury boutiques to entertainments for adults and children, to dining at the top tables in town – the integrated resort has everything you need.

10 Bayfront Avenue
Tel: +65 6688 8868

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE

At Resorts World Sentosa, there are six hotels, all with its own unique theme - Crockfords Towers, Hotel Michael, Hard Rock Hotel, Festive Hotel, Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas

Resorts World Sentosa is a self-contained Integrated Resort, and no matter which hotel you put up at, there is surely something for everyone. Choose to spend a day at Universal Studios Singapore with your family, or have a little splashing fun at Port of Lost Wonder; Wine & Dine at the various prestigious restaurants, or indulge in a little luxury shopping with your lover.

8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 8888

THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE

While there are plenty of 5 star hotels in Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton impresses with its luxe features and amenities such as meeting venues, spa, and fine dining restaurants. Greenhouse offers one of the best champagne brunches on weekends, while Summer Pavilion serves refined Cantonese fare. If you have some time to spare during the middle of the day, Chihuly Lounge is the place to go for afternoon tea.

The hotel not only has a convenient location in the heart of Marina Centre, but also boasts a terrific view of the city’s skyline.

7 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6337 8888

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, SINGAPORE

Setting foot on Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is like bidding goodbye to the fast-paced and stressful city. It is a stark contrast of heaven and earth, and all our senses are calmed upon stepping in to the posh property. The lobby on its own is one so welcoming that you know for sure you are going to have a memorable stay.

Nestled within a 15-acre lush greenery, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore has a whole belt of accolades to boast, and is frequently nominated as one of the best hotels in the world. Comprising three distinctive wings and providing excellent Asian hospitality, a stay at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore will redefine your ideas of luxuriating.

It has a BonusChoice promotion which entitles you to enjoy value-added benefits like dining credits and late check-out till 4pm.

22 Orange Grove Road
Tel: +65 6737 3644
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE WESTIN SINGAPORE

Perched on a high ground and occupying levels 32 to 46 of Asia Square Tower Two at Marina View, The Westin Singapore is highly grand – literally. Our stay at The Westin Singapore was one to deepen our loyalty to the Starwood baby. You know, familiarity is really endearing, always and forever. It is the assurance that we can always count on The Westin team to give us a holistic stay-out experience.

The Westin Singapore has a Weekend Escape staycation package that is specially for Singapore residents. If you are planning a surprise for your loved ones, please click here to check out the promotion.

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

Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons is known for serving classic Cantonese cuisine in a luxurious setting, and while I’d been meaning to venture there for a meal, it took me until recently to do so.

The new Chinese executive Chef Alan Chan used to be from Crystal Jade Dining IN, and since joining Jiang-Nan Chun, he has introduced a new menu. It is evident that he is adamant to make his mark on the restaurant. The food that we had were well-executed using traditional cooking techniques, with a slightly modern twist.

We started our meal in the best possible way, with a gorgeous Peking duck ($72 for whole duck) enfolded within an incredibly thin pancake wrap made of spinach.

The roasted platter – comprising roasted duck ($24), crispy pork belly ($16) and char siew ($20) – was also delightful, and though the char siew was only decent, the roasted pork belly and duck rocked my world.

Next up, we had a dim sum platter of steamed pork dumpling with baby abalone; steamed scallop and cod with truffle oil; baked flaky pork pastry with bacon; steamed pork dumpling in spicy vinegar sauce; custard bun with salted egg yolk; steamed lobster and shrimp dumpling; steamed mushroom vegetable dumpling; and deep-fried pastry with salted egg and curry powder.

While everything was absolutely perfectly prepared, my favourite was without a doubt, the custard buns with salted egg yolk. Jiang-Nan Chun’s rendition is one of the better ones that I’ve had, and I definitely adding it into my list of best custard buns in Singapore.

The other dim sum that caught my attention was the deep-fried pastry with salted egg, mushroom, and curry powder. Although it was not the best dim sum on the table, I thought that the use of curry powder was interesting.

For main courses, we had simmered fillet of star garoupa with beancurd skin, wok-fried lobster with chorizo and eggplant, a double-boiled sakura chicken soup and a braised beef cheek with red vinaigrette, topped with gold foil.

By the time the crispy noodles with truffle shavings was served, I was stuffed to the brim, and regrettably, I only took a few bites.

I am sure I don’t have to explain much, but in case you are still wondering, the meal that we had at Jiang-Nan Chun was excellent, and I think you should definitely go there soon for a nice dinner.

Jiang-Nan Chun
190 Orchard Boulevard
Four Seasons Hotel
Tel: +65 6831 7220
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun (Dim Sum Brunch): 11am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 3pm

Note: This was an invited media tasting.

Words by Serene Chai, photos by ladyironchef.

It is no secret that Singaporeans love to eat. However, the delicious irony is that we complain whenever we are short-changed by food that is lacking in quality or quantity. Hence, many of us are making more informed choices when it comes to forking out that extra bit of dough to enjoy a sumptuous spread.

The best thing you can do for yourself on a slow and lazy Sunday afternoon, is to have a lovely brunch buffet at One-Ninety, Four Seasons Singapore.

In my opinion, there are various factors that contribute to my overall enjoyment at a buffet: Food quality, variety of food choices, dining ambience, and last but not least, good service.

As soon as we entered the restaurant in Four Seasons Singapore, several service staff greeted us warmly and showed us to our table. The attentiveness and promptness in service delivery at the restaurant are noteworthy too. I appreciate how the staff attended to our requests in a heartbeat, and appeared to enjoy their job as they were constantly wearing a smile on their face.

The dining ambience is perfect if you are looking for a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its earthly theme includes wooden flooring and dim lighting, which creates a cosy and relaxing atmosphere for families and couples alike. One-Ninety also has a very nice al fresco area where you can enjoy brunch at peace.

We kick started our meal with a glass of freshly squeezed juice. As silly as this might come across, I was really impressed with their watermelon juice. Without a doubt, it was the most delicious glass of watermelon juice I have ever had – fresh and natural no less.

One-Ninety used to serve champagne brunch on Sunday, but they have since changed the concept. Instead of paying a fixed price, they have introduced a semi-buffet where you pay according to the main course that you order. Prices range from $88++ for the brioche French toast, to $98++ for the braised veal cheek, and $118++ for the wood-roasted lobster and prawn.

The buffet spread is still the same. Before ordering the main course, you can enjoy a scrumptious spread at the antipasto section, the salad bar, seafood counter, Japanese counter, cold cut section, pasta station, Chinese BBQ station, dim sum station, and dessert buffet.

If you are a fan of cured meat, olives, and salads, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the antipasto section. I particularly enjoyed the red pepper stuffed with feta cheese and several of their seafood salads.

We also had fun tasting dishes like peking duck, green mussels, king scallops, sushi, and sashimi. After repeating the process for two rounds, it was finally time for desserts.

From the beginning, we could not wait to get our hands on the desserts when we checked out the desserts bar. Thus, when it was time to end our meal on a sweet note, we showed no mercy! I would recommend the mini fruit tarts, crème brulee, and passionfruit panna cotta, which I particularly savoured until the very last bite.

Cheese lovers will not be disappointed as the buffet offers an extensive variety of cheeses, which you can pair with crackers, apricots, grapes or walnuts.

All in all, the Sunday brunch at One-Ninety was a delectable and enjoyable brunch experience for me with yummy treats paired with good company.

One-Ninety
190 Orchard Boulevard
GF Four Seasons Hotel
Tel: +65 6734 1110
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat Hi Tea Buffet: 2pm – 5pm
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 1.30pm, 2pm – 4 pm

Note: This was an invited media tasting.

For more recommendations, read my list of best buffets in Singapore