Many restaurants have come and gone over the years, but mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore is one that has stood the test of time in Singapore’s fickle dining scene. Being one of the first hotel restaurants to feature multiple show kitchens under one roof, mezza9 has always been our go-to when we want honest, quality food in a cosy ambience.

Come this Christmas, be enticed by a stellar array of Christmas-themed delights such as Confit Duck Leg, French Onion Soup and the fork-tender Braised Ox Cheek created by Executive Sous Chef Martin Satow.

And nothing is exorbitantly priced. This is one spread that promises luxury and festive spirit without breaking the bank! For all the years that we have feasted at mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore, we have never once been disappointed.

Indulge in this limited-time-only Christmas Festive menu from 01 December 2017 until 25 December 2017.

Deriving its name from nine different experiences, mezza9 boasts a martini bar, grill and rotisserie, sushi and sashimi counter, Thai grill, sustainable seafood on ice, traditional Chinese steamed delicacies, patisserie, gourmet boutique and even a newly refurbished party room for drinks and private events.

Dining here is always an intimate affair with its dim lights, cosy ambience and spacious dining areas.

At the helm of all the restaurants and bars at Grand Hyatt Singapore is Executive Sous Chef Martin Satow.

Having won numerous awards over the course of his career, what you can expect from this culinary maestro and his team of experienced chefs is nothing short of perfection on a plate.

STARTERS

Kicking off your Christmas feast is two hearty starters—the Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate (S$18++) and the oh-so-comforting French Onion Soup (S$16++).

Boasting a deep, minerally flavour with an undertone of brandy, the chicken liver pate is best eaten when smeared over a piece of crispy rye bread. The gherkins that come served along with it provide a sharp acidity that does well to cut through the intense richness of the dish.

Redolent of Christmas time comfort, the French Onion Soup (S$16++) comes served with crispy croutons and is topped with a generous helping of melty gruyere cheese—if this is not the epitome of soul-satisfying, we don’t know what is.

BRAISED OX CHEEK, PORT WINE JUS, TURNIP

If we had to pick a favourite among this line-up of stellar treats, the Braised Ox Cheek (S$36) it shall be.

Slow-braised in a heavily fortified stock comprising port wine and a beef stock, everyone at the table was full of praises for this meat dish. The reduced port jus gave the dish a rather nice tang and the turnips were cooked to tender perfection.

CONFIT DUCK LEG, PUY LENTIL STEW, RADICCHIO, CANDIED ORANGE

Once esteemed as a method of preservation, submerging and cooking a duck in its own fat ensures a meltingly tender, moist, and extremely flavorful piece of meat. At mezza9, the Confit Duck Leg (S$28++) is prepared the traditional way with the exception of a puy lentil stew of which the crispy leg sits atop of.

Cooked low and slow in its own rendered fat and then hard-seared in a screaming hot skillet, the duck leg was crispy beyond belief. The candied orange and the spiced lentil stew provided a wonderful contrast to the gaminess of the duck.

SLOW ROASTED TURKEY BREAST ROULADE

Let’s face it, Christmas would not be Christmas without Turkey as a centrepiece, but classic as it is, turkey does have a strong tendency to be very dry. Served as a roulade, Chef Martin prepares this festive bird in a way such that the meat remains moist and flavourful.

To satisfy your craving for turkey this Christmas, sans the hassle of carving it yourself and the off-putting dryness, fancy mezza9′s Slow Roasted Turkey Breast Roulade (S$34++) that is beautifully adorned with cumin-roasted carrots, candied ginger and sour cherries.

WHITE TRUFFLE & TALEGGIO RISOTTO

For a slightly lighter main option that still promises flavour and indulgence, try the White Truffle & Taleggio Risotto (S$36++). The white truffle emits a subtle aroma that is not overpowering and the taleggio cheese added a nice salty kick to the dish.

DESSERTS

End your meal on a sweet note with either the Jameson Whiskey Flambéed Plum Pudding (S$18++) or the ‘La Esmeralda’ Chocolate & ginger crème brulee (S$18++).

Flambéed right in front of our eyes, the Flambéed Plum Pudding was quite a sight to behold. Accompanying this stunning dessert is a scoop of their homemade ice cream and a decadent custard sauce. Delicious as it was, it does pack quite a strong alcoholic kick, which may not be appropriate for children.

The ‘La Esmeralda’ Chocolate & Ginger Crème Brulee is an acquired option that encompasses the elements of sweet, spicy and tart all in one. But be adventurous, you guys! This is too good to pass.

If you’re feeling thirsty, hop on over to the martini bar next door for bold and exciting martinis, handcrafted gin and tonics and a variety of other quirky cocktail creations. This award-winning bar also curates great, value-for-money selection of certified-sustainable champagne and wines.

Once again, this stunning line-up of festive treats can be enjoyed this year from 01 December 2017 until 25 December 2017.

mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Website: mezza9.com.sg
Click here to make a reservation at mezza9

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore. 

The exchange of mooncakes is a significant gesture during Mid-Autumn Festival that must not be skipped. If you are looking to get high-quality mooncakes in time for the occasion, you can always rely on Grand Hyatt Singapore for they make some of the best ones in town.

Every year, we look forward to our favourite snowskin mooncakes from Grand Hyatt Singapore which come in all sorts of interesting flavours. This year is no exception of course, and as with every Mid-Autumn Festival, we seek joy and comfort in indulging in the snowskin mooncakes with premium truffles. Trust us on this; Grand Hyatt Singapore’s snowskin mooncakes will have you falling head over heels in love.

From 28 Aug to 15 Sep 2017, enjoy 15% discount when you pay with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members are entitled to 20% off their bill.

Thereafter, those who make their purchase from 16 Sep to 04 Oct 2017 enjoy 10% discount with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members get 15% off.

These artisanally handcrafted mooncakes come in intricately patterned boxes with elegant rose, red and gold floral accents. You even get to choose how you want to personalise each box—pick any four traditional flavours (double yolk or no yolk) or any of the snowskin mooncakes instead! Talk about a customised gift!

For snowskin mooncakes (S$69 for eight) this year, Grand Hyatt Singapore is featuring two new flavours which are Violette & Gin and Chocolate-Mint Fondant. Violette & Gin is the beautiful purple piece which comes with floral flavours and is infused with Tanqueray No. TEN gin and crème de violette liqueur; the green one is Chocolate-Mint Fondant and it is a mixture of both white and dark chocolate with a mint fondant center.

Otherwise, rely on the classic favourites—Champagne Truffle, Lychee Martini Truffle and Peanut Butter & Sea Salt Truffle—that come in the box every year.

Unsure what your recipient will like? You can never go wrong with traditional baked mooncakes (S$69 for four) from Grand Hyatt Singapore. Take your pick among various flavours such as red lotus double-yolk with roasted melon seeds; white lotus double-yolk with roasted melon seeds; and black sesame lotus double-yolk with bamboo ash.

Once again, from 28 Aug to 15 Sep 2017, enjoy 15% discount when you pay with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members are entitled to a 10% discount.

And if you miss the first promotional period, the next one is from 16 Sep to 04 Oct 2017 where you can enjoy 10% discount with selected credit cards. Damai and Club at the Hyatt members get a 15% discount.

Find out more details of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s mooncakes at www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/shopatmezza9.

The Shop at mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road, 228211
Tel: +65 6887 5492
Daily: 11am - 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Is it your turn to host lunar dinner this Chinese New year or are you thinking of bringing an auspicious gift along when you go for your house visits? While we prep for all the upcoming parties, the common “problem” is—what should we cook/ buy?

Well, not everyone is made for the kitchen and we know how much hassle it is to whip up an entire dinner or even just a dish for pot-luck. This is when takeaways save us.

Enjoy a fuss-free lunar celebration with Chinese New Year takeaways from Grand Hyatt Singapore’s shop at mezza9 from now until 11 Feb 2017. Toss to a greater year with yu sheng takeaways (S$51.35 nett) and munch on a wide array of homemade cookies, tarts and other festive delights. These lunar goodies are so beautifully packaged, they would surely be befitting for all your house parties.

If you are looking to get the ultimate gift for Chinese New Year, you will never go wrong with Grand Hyatt Singapore’s premium 100 Blessings of Good Fortune (S$288 nett)—a 100-piece chocolate praline set that is now an icon of Grand Hyatt Singapore.

It is an elegant Chinese calligraphy set featuring a hundred Chinese word characters for fortune, with some of the writing styles dating as far back as the early Qing dynasty. This beautiful gift set comes with dark, milk and white Swiss chocolates encased with interesting flavours such as cognac, earl grey, mint, mocha, orange, and peanut butter.

From now until 11 Feb 201, you can also dine in at mezza9 and toss to prosperity and success with the ‘Double Happiness and Good Luck’ yu sheng (S$48++). We’ve had many yusheng variations in our lives, but the mezza9′s yusheng is one that we always go back to for its variety of sustainable fishes.

Indulgence doesn’t mean we need to compromise on our marine life, which is why mezza9′s yusheng comes with certified-sustainable Norwegian Atlantic Salmon and New Zealand yellowtail kingfish.

Shop at mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Grand Hyatt Singapore’s award-winning mezza9 is the mother of all international buffets. It is our all-time favourite dining spot in town, and the chefs never ever disappoint.

For New Year’s Eve, mezza9 is launching a carefully curated lavish buffet spread featuring Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Western cuisines. You can also look forward to a sustainable crustacean bar, artisan charcuterie, a premium selection of cheeses, decadent desserts and more.

Other than mezza9, you can also dine in style at other restaurants in the hotel such as StraitsKitchen, Pete’s Place, 10 SCOTTS and Oasis Restaurant.

There is indeed no other better place than Grand Hyatt Singapore to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in style!

The highlight of this year-end extravaganza is the Belle Époque countdown party. Held at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s grand lobby, you can indulge in free-flow non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque vintage champagne.

MEZZA9

The spacious international buffet restaurant is helmed by Chef Martin Satow who is a strong believer of sustainable seafood.

Six open and theatrical kitchens await and each station is fronted by its own talented team of chefs. Watch them up whip up a storm and serve you the best and freshest ingredients.

From Blue Swimmer Mud Crab, Fine de Claire Oysters, Maine Lobsters, Red King Crabs, Spencer Gulf King Prawns, Scottish Brown Crabs, South Patagonian Queen Scallops, Tasmanian Blue Mussels to Vietnamese Lala Clams, the options at mezza9′s seafood bar will spoil you silly.

Continue your seafood rampage at the Japanese live kitchen, where you can feast on sustainably sourced fishes served in the following styles—sashimi, sushi or smoked.

Sink your teeth into unlimited portions of Hot Smoked ‘Galway Bay’ Salmon, superbly fresh Yellowtail Kingfish Sashimi, Yesso Scallop Sashimi and Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Nigiri etc.

For elderly parents and in-laws who prefer Asian food, they will be pleased to discover that mezza9 boasts a plethora of authentic Asian delicacies. Think Chinese Roast, Double-boiled Soup, Wok-fried Meat, Thai Barbecue and of the like.

Do not miss out the Chinese Red Garoupa Fillet—this succulent white fleshed fish is steamed with black garlic, Chinese wine and soy sauce. It was the epitome of comfort food amidst luxury.

The expanded Thai kitchen has rolled out several tantalising Thai classics, namely Gai Yang, Isaan Sausage, Moo Yang and Som Tam. The resident Thai chef’s interpretation of Gai Yang is basically a Thai-style chicken thigh marinated with honey and pandan and grilled till tender.

Loosen up the belts and it’s time to stuff yourselves further with mezza9′s spit roast and grills. Watch in awe as the in-house rotisserie roast the British Red Poll Prime Rib in front of you.

You can also expect aromatic superior meats grilled over yarrah hard wood, i.e. Grass-fed Lamb Saddle, Free-range Dingley Dell Pork Rack and Free-range Corn-fed Chicken.

Having wine and cheese is a wonderful way to unwind after a long day.

Cheese connoisseurs can savour different cheeses of various origins such as Littly Lily from the UK, La Tur from Italy and 24-month Comté from France. Eat these cheeses together with the array of gourmet charcuterie—chorizo, duck rillette, game terrine and iberico ham.

Of course, no celebration is complete until the desserts are served. Lo and behold, as we present to you, the prettiest homemade ice cream available in the following flavours: Chocolate, Pistachio, Salted Caramel and Strawberry Cheesecake.

The buffet is inclusive of free-flow selected soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, beers, cocktails, red/white wines, prosecco and PJ Grand Brut Champagne.

mezza9 New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
(Includes entry to the Belle Époque countdown party)
When: 7.30pm, 31 Dec 2016
Price: S$298++ per adult (with alcohol), S$148++ per child (ages 4 to 17).

STRAITSKITCHEN

For a uniquely Singaporean festive buffet, StraitsKitchen features authentic Chinese, Malay and Indian dishes whipped up in Halal-certified kitchens.

The highlights include lobster masala, sikandari raan (lamb leg seasoned with Indian spices), Malay oxtail soup, baked salmon in brioche and roasted duck rolls in egg pancakes.

StraitsKitchen New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
(Includes entry to the Belle Époque countdown party)
When: 7.30pm, 31 Dec 2016
Price: S$188++ per adult (with alcohol), S$138++ per adult (without alcohol) and S$98++ per child (ages 4 to 12).

PETE’S PLACE

Over at Pete’s Place—one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore—you can expect an Italian feast with antipasti, sustainable crustaceans, pastas, risottos and wood-fired pizzas, oven-baked porchetta and roasted Australian grain-fed beef rib eye.

Pete’s Place New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
(Includes entry to the Belle Époque countdown party)
When: 7.30pm, 31 Dec 2016
Price: S$188++ per adult (with alcohol), S$98++ per child (ages 4 to 12).

10 SCOTTS

10 SCOTTS will feature a communal-style array of highlights such as sustainable sashimi, freshly-shucked oysters from the crustacean bar, an extensive appetiser buffet and grass-fed Australian roast beef and Chinese roasted duck with pancakes.

10 SCOTTS New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
(Includes entry to the Belle Époque countdown party)
When: 7.30pm, 31 Dec 2016
Price: S$188++ per adult (with alcohol), S$98++ per child (ages 4 to 12).

OASIS RESTAURANT

The poolside restaurant’s barbecue dinner will fire up selections such as spicy gai yang chicken, beef sirloin, lamb cutlets and more.

Oasis Restaurant New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
(Excludes entry to the Belle Époque countdown party)
When: 7.30pm, 31 Dec 2016
Price: S$98++ per adult (with alcohol), S$48++ per child (ages 4 to 12).

Now that you are done with mezza9′s scrumptious festive feast, head down to Grand Hyatt Singapore’s hotel lobby and join the Belle Époque countdown party, where you get to continue indulging in free-flow desserts and champagne. What a way to usher into 2017!

Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

When we think about Grand Hyatt Singapore, our mind goes straight to one of the best Sunday brunches in Singapore at mezza9, as well as their comforting lunch fare.

Well you see, mezza9 has always been at the top of our minds when we just cannot think of where to dine at. The restaurant is one that offers a homely experience – warm staff who will remember you, and chefs who puts healthy food on your table.

This Chinese New Year, the team at mezza9 has made it again with a Chinese New Year menu that would delight diners of all ages. Are you also a fan of the sweet treats and bakes? All your gift-shopping can be done at The Shop with the series of hampers, chocolates and gift sets.

Here are more reasons to love mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore, and why you can count on them for Chinese New Year 2016.

SUSTAINABLE FISH YU SHENG

To ace an yu sheng is pretty difficult because there are so many around for consumers to compare with, and everyone is just trying to come up with their own creative renditions.

But over at mezza9 Chef Martin has decided to keep theirs simple and classy; that is just how we like ours. Every detail is well thought of – from the freshness of the vegetables and preparing every sauce and dressing in-house daily, to the use of only sustainable raw fish in the dish.

Aptly named the ‘Double Happiness and Good Luck’ yu sheng, it is available from 25 January 2016 to 25 February 2016. The portion is huge, but it will come in two different sizes to suit your needs. It is also available as part of the set lunch, in a single person portion.

A portion for two persons is S$52++ and a portion for 4 persons is S$88++. However, if you do not want to fill up on this, we reckon that the smaller size can fill 4 to 6 people and the bigger portion can fill up to 8 to 10 people.

mezza9 has always been all for sustainable fishing and the entire Grand Hyatt Singapore is almost fully using sustainable, hormone-free food sources. And you might be concerned about eating raw fish, but Chef Martin promises his supplies are from sustainable sources that do not harm the ocean, and that they are saltwater fish imported fresh daily; nothing is kept overnight for bacteria to breed.

For this year’s yu sheng, the kitchen is using Norwegian Atlantic salmon, Maldivian skipjack tuna and Hokkaido scallops – they all come from trusted and sustainable sources.

LUNAR MAINS

We were wowed by the selection; they are unique, yet still boasting very traditional Chinese flavours that all will enjoy. The first dish we had was the wok-fried thin rice noodles with Scottish brown crab meat and roe in a chilli gravy (S$28++).

We could not put our forks down and we slurped up every last bit of the tasty sauce and noodles. The crab meat and roe come in an extremely generous portion. This could well be eaten by just one person, but we suggest you share it with your partner so that you can still have a taste of the other dishes.

Then, there was this Braised Duckling (S$48++) that we tried and also fell in love with. A duckling is used, and like young chicken, the meat of the duckling is most definitely tender. Look at how glistening and beautiful this dish looks!

Fork tender duckling, with the aroma of Chinese wine invoking a sense of comfort inside us – a truly stellar dish, and one that is befitting of lunar indulgence. The old ginger braised whole duckling with red dates, flower mushrooms and Chinese wine is intended for two, but once again, the portion is really huge and it is in fact good to share among 4 people.

We almost wrote this dish off as it paled in comparison to the other dishes in terms of visual appeal, but boy were we sooo wrong! The steamed South Patagonian tooth fish fillet with black fungus, mushrooms, wolf berries and Chinese herbs (S$42++) turned out to be the best dish of the day!

The white fish so tender and smooth, with a texture akin to cod fish, and it was everything we wanted in a Chinese-style fish. As we grew up enjoying steamed fish with Chinese Herbs, this dish got to us in the most endearing way. The addition of black fungus and mushrooms also added a nice crunch to every bite.

The last main to share but nothing short of less is the claypot braised sea cucumber with pig tendons, fish maw, tiger prawns and conpoy (S$48++ for small, S$98++ for large). Well, it is basically all the premium ingredients stewed in a glorious sauce. Totally loved the crunchy sea cucumber, and quality fish maw is always heavenly.

This claypot is surely a “splurge dish” as it has all the goodies inside but, hey it’s Chinese New Year! With a new year, comes a fresh start. What better way to start the new year than with a luxurious meal, right?

COOKIES, CHOCOLATES & MORE

It is like a ritual already. Every year, we make it a point to check out the goodies at The Shop – cookies, chocolates, hampers and what-have-you.

We are, of course, always drawn to the packaging; think adorable glass jars and pretty boxes. As for the goodies itself, look forward to Prawn Rolls, White Sesame Strips, Pineapple Tarts (a classic) and Red Velvet Cookies.

Besides cookies and bite sized treats, if you are looking for presentable gifts, how about a set of chocolates with zodiac prints, or chocolates in the shape of Chinese chess pieces? The mahjong tiles chocolates are a perennial favourite, too! There, you have both the aesthetics and taste all in one box.

Also, hamper sets are available via direct pre-order. To order, visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com. For more information on the products, please call +65 6887 5492 or email theshop.sg@hyatt.com.

If you prefer buffets, StraitsKitchen at Grand Hyatt Singapore offers some great deals for this festive period:

Halal-certified Chinese New Year Reunion Buffet Lunch and Dinner
(inclusive of the sustainable yu sheng buffet, selected juices, coffee and tea)
From 03 to 06 February 2016

Lunch / Dinner
S$58++ (per adult) / S$68++ (per adult)
S$34++ (per child) / S$38++ (per child)

Halal-certified Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch and Dinner
(inclusive of the sustainable yu sheng buffet, selected juices, coffee and tea)
From 07 to 09, and 14 February 2016

Lunch / Dinner
S$68++ (per adult) / S$88++ (per adult)
S$38++ (per child) / S$48++ (per child)

For more information, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com.

mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

If we need any more reasons to indulge in a buffet, it would be the countdown to the New Year.

How about 5 different fantastic buffet spreads at Grand Hyatt Singapore? As part of the festivities of New Year’s Eve, Grand Hyatt Singapore’s ‘Project 2.106′ is a future-inspired countdown party at the Grand Ballroom.

Access to this party comes free with every booking to any one of these 5 special buffet spreads. And at the party, think futuristic entertainment with a dramatic laser show production, free-flow beverages, pumping live music and also free access to the signature grand dessert buffet. Yes, amazing deal we have here.

Prices start from S$238++ for the whole deal, and if you are a Club at the Hyatt member, you enjoy a 15% off any of the buffet spreads!

10 SCOTTS

If you are an avid-lover of sashimi and seafood, head to 10 SCOTTS. The restaurant serves sustainably-sourced sashimi such as Pacific Ocean yellow fin tuna, New Zealand salmon, Japanese yellowtail. The Poached Alaskan Crabs on the cooked seafood counter is also a must-try!

And on top of seafood, feast with the wide range of exquisite cooked dishes such as roasted wagyu sirloin with truffle jus and Boston lobster bisque.

Prices: S$298++ (adult), S$158++ (child)*

MEZZA9

mezza9 is one of our favourite places to dine at, and they will also be one of the five participating restaurants with a special buffet spread. A myriad of cuisines await – Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Western…

You can enjoy sustainable sashimi and gyu kushi (beef short ribs) from the Japanese side, and hearty meats from the Western counters that includes Black Angus flank steak with truffle mashed potatoes. Over at the Thai side, be prepared for some fiery dishes; the Thai chef never fails to cheer us up with his culinary skills.

Prices: S$398++ (adult), S$198++ (child)*

PETE’S PLACE

Pete’s Place serves up Italian fare all year round, and the homely space often reminds us of Italy. For this special occasion, celebrate and welcome the New Year with a spread of appetisers, pastas and pizzas. Treat yourselves to baby octopus salad and suckling pig porchetta with spinach stuffing too.

To spice up the buffet spread, the chefs will also pamper with Barolo red wine risotto, homemade pork sausage with Taleggio cheese and salt-crusted barramundi. Nobody says no to such an Italian feast, right?

Price: S$268++ (adult), S$138++ (child)*

STRAITSKITCHEN

If you are all about Singapore flavours, StraitsKitchen is the place to be at for an incredible spread of Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine. So many local favourites to look forward to at this spread, and it might just be the best place to bring your friends from overseas to! Taste the best of Singapore in the comfiest of environment.

Look out for sikandari raan (lamb leg marinated in Indian spices), wok fried green pepper crab and lobster masala; all prepared using only premium seafood. Just for the night, the spread will also include fresh sustainable poached tiger prawns and freshly-shucked oysters.

Price: S$278++ (adult), S$138++ (child)*

OASIS

Want a romantic alfresco dinner with your other half? Oasis - the poolside BBQ bar – is where you can pick from a range of freshly-grilled barbecued items. On New Year’s Eve, this spread will include a live carving station serving roasted rib eye with red wine sauce and roasted potato, as well as salmon coulibiac.

Over at the fresh seafood bar, expect fresh-shucked oysters, cooked tiger prawns, Maine lobster and black mussels. There will be lots of flame-grilled meats, tasty grilled vegetables and marvellous desserts too.

Price: S$238++ (adult), S$118++ (child)*

**Prices for Oasis is not inclusive of NYE countdown party, free-flow drinks and grand dessert buffet at The Grand Ballroom.

CLUB AT THE HYATT

This dining loyalty programme of Grand Hyatt Singapore entitles diners to up to 50% off their restaurant bill when dining in the above-mentioned restaurants. Additional benefits include discount on cakes and home-made items, free parking, gift certificates and more.

For more information, call +656416 7000 or email cath.sg@hyatt.com

*Child prices for individuals 17 years of age and below.

Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Sundays are a great time to gather with your friends and family; Sundays are fun days to tuck in to mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s immensely popular Champagne Brunch  that features a galore of international cuisines. With Perrier Jouët Champagne, no less.

You have no idea how our eyes are always drawn to the fresh seafood section of Maine lobsters, French oysters and king prawns every single time we step in to mezza9 on Sundays. Beyond that, what never cease to amaze us are the eight other stations, each presenting a cuisine of the world. From European fare to Chinese roast meats to Japanese delights, there is certainly something for everybody here.

It is little wonder mezza9 is one of the best places in town for Champagne Brunches. Here are 10 Reasons to Love mezza9 at Grand Hyatt’s Sunday Champagne Brunch – a meal fit for the royalty.

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#1 CHAMPAGNE & DRINKS

Besides serving the premium Perrier Jouët Grand Brut champagne, you can also ask for free-flow of white wines, red wines, beers, mojitos and bloody marys. In our book, that’s an extremely good deal.

Some bubbly sips throughout a Sunday Brunch session is always a fabulous way to live it up. Fresh juices are also made available for children, or for those who do not take alcohol. We love the dedicated corner where a chef will be ever ready to do a juice blend for you.

#2 FRESH SEAFOOD SECTION

Here comes our favourite part of the whole experience – fresh seafood on ice. These are practically the headline. Just that giant stack of Maine lobsters was enough to make our jaws drop.

Though lobsters alone suffice to please us, we were pretty distracted by the many other seafood. Scottish Brown Crab and Spencer Gulf Wild King Prawns awaited us, and boy, did we enjoy the sweet-tasting Fin de Claire oysters that were so fresh, it felt like we were having them straight out of the ocean.

You know what they said about being on a seafood diet? Yup, “I see food, and I eat. See food diet.” Damn, we love practising our favourite diet at mezza9′s Sunday Champagne Brunch!

#3 WIDE VARIETY OF CHEESES

CHEESE SHRINE.

Our eyes popped when we spotted the biggest block of brie cheese. But the best part of the shrine? The Shropshire Blue Cheese. The full-bodied, creamy and rich flavours really drove us crazy.

If you are not that big a fan of blue cheese, we suggest you go for the Brie De Meaux. It is salty, buttery, rich and so aromatic. Other cheeses available include Grana Padano and Mimolette.

#4 SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD USED IN SUSHI & SASHIMI

Something that we’ve always loved about mezza9 is their policy of using only sustainable sources. Over-fishing, deep-sea trawling and disastrous methods of fishing are some of the worst things that many fishermen do, and this results in the wipe-out of (at times) entire species, destroying habitats of all of these fishes and sea creatures in the meanwhile.

But by using only sustainable seafood, mezza9 is definitely doing their part for our beloved marine world and this gives us another reason to love them.

They offer a selection of sashimi of sustainable fishes that includes the popular salmon, tuna, amberjack and more.

#5 EXQUISITE JAPANESE YAKITORI

How about some yakitori grilled fresh on the charcoal grill in front of you? The spread features delicious Tsukune (chicken meatball), pork belly and leek, and a variety of meat skewers.

Also sitting within the yakitori section is the Grilled Yellowfin Tuna. We are typically against fully-cooked tuna, especially of an expensive cut of Ahi, but this was cooked and seasoned so well that we fell in love upon first bite – extremely well-executed.

#6 MOUTH-WATERING WOK-FRIED CHINESE DISHES

A selection of classic Chinese dishes are available, and they are usually on rotation. We had Steamed Kampong Chicken, Wok-Fried Barramundi and Wok-Fried ‘John Stone’ Beef Tenderloin; there are your favourite Chinese roast meats too! Yes, read on.

#7 DELECTABLE ROAST MEATS – WESTERN & EASTERN

This display of freshly roasted meats made us grin from ear to ear. We had a taste of roast duck and char siew, and needless to say, the chefs nailed it.

Western roasts are also available in this section. The wide range features meats such as Slow-Roasted Apricot and Prune stuffed Pork Loin, and Oven-Roasted Black Angus Short Loin. However, the star of the day was the Spit-roasted Whole Welsh Lamb.

Do note that the roasts are on rotation, and you can expect to find new surprises every week.

#8 TANTALISING MIDDLE EASTERN FARE

You hardly see good and authentic Middle Eastern fare in buffets in Singapore but here at mezza9 on Sundays, you are treated to a great variety. From dolma to kisir, this Middle Eastern section deserves your attention too.

Also look out for fresh nicoise salad, and don’t forget some sweet Spice-Baked Pumpkin Salad.

#9 THAI FOOD AND OUR FAVOURITE TOMYUM SOUP

Have you heard? mezza9 has AHMAZING Thai food. For so many years now, we have been regulars of mezza9 – for lunch, for dinner… because of the Thai food. The team of Thai chefs cook up some of the best dishes, and their tomyum soup is our all-time favourite.

It is also available during Sunday champagne brunch, alongside rotational Thai dishes.

#10 AMAZING DESSERT STATION WITH CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

Desserts at mezza9 are delectable, and they look and taste exquisite. This counter is insane, and we swear the chefs are on a quest to turn us fat!

Blame it on our low resistance, but we always pig out more than we should here. Our favourite without a doubt? Their tiramisu. We can never ever find anything negative to say about it, except that it comes in tiny portions that just weren’t enough to satisfy our cravings.

An unexpected star of the show was the sticky date pudding that came with gooey caramel sauce, and tasted even better with a generous sprinkle of sea salt on top.

mezza9, with all that buffet line-up of yours, you are so totally ruining our diet plans, aren’t you?

Prices:
S$288.00++ (Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque, house red and white wines, Tiger and Heineken beer, Mojitos and Bloody Marys)
S$128.00++ (Non-alcoholic – includes free flowing soft drinks and coffee / tea)
S$69.00++ (Children age 5 to 12 years) No charge for children 4 years and below
*All prices are subject to change for festive occasions and special events.

Make your reservations for Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Sunday Champagne Brunch here.

mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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Start your weekends early on Thursdays with Grand Hyatt Singapore’s extended buffet spread now available from Thursday to Saturday at Oasis, the hotel’s al-fresco poolside dining restaurant. Premium cuts of meat are grilled over charcoal upon order, together with an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

It’s big fun for the whole family with a buffet spread featuring fresh seafood on ice and freshly grilled vegetables to have with the heartier meats. For the rest of the week, you can enjoy full table service where the grilled meats will be served directly to your table upon completion of your order.

The extensive spread of meats and seafood includes Slow-Roasted Short Ribs, Spencer Gulf Sustainable Leader Prawns, Grass-Fed Flat Iron Steak and Lamb-Rosemary Sausages. On ice, freshly shucked oysters and poached tiger prawns will be offered free-flow, alongside a full salad bar that includes six different selections.

The BBQ Buffet comes with free flow of Tiger Beer and Heineken Beer. Also, you can get red wine, white wine, prosecco, sparkling wine, margarita, as well as soft drinks.

End your meal off with the dessert station that features homemade desserts and fresh local fruits. Feel at ease at Oasis as the restaurant provides a nice respite from the fast-paced city with a comforting ambience.

Oasis BBQ Buffet Dinner (S$98 for adult, S$58 for child) is available daily from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Book your reservations now at singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com or call +65 6732 1234.

Oasis BBQ Buffet Dinner
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Daily: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Adult: $98 / Child: $58
Nearest Station: Orchard

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How to ever get sick of Grand Hyatt Singapore when the many restaurants are ever competent and always delighting our taste buds with new creations?

It is no secret by now that mezza9 is among our all-time favourite restaurants list, and we can go there for lunch and dinners and still be wowed by the chefs for their outstanding culinary skills and understanding of food.

And then there is StraitsKitchen too, an evident crowd favourite with its impressive buffet line-up, featuring the heritage of Singapore and all our representative dishes. It is a halal outlet too, and one that our Muslim friends can head to for a trusty feast.

So what is Chinese New Year without a get-together at Grand Hyatt Singapore? Whether you are looking for a buffet, or a multi-course Chinese meal, you can find your answer(s) here. Something to take home too, perhaps? We will share with you our picks from their festive takeaways!

MEZZA9′S 4-COURSE CHINESE NEW YEAR SET MENU

Over at mezza9, it is always a pleasant experience. The exuberant staff are ever ready for a warm welcome, and stepping in to the restaurant brings about calmness to the soul. Always a familiar environment – like a second home – yet always with surprises that await. Special dishes-of-the-day, seasonal ingredients, promotional menus… the list goes on, and this Lunar festivity no less.

Celebrate a sustainable new year as spring awakens at mezza9, and they are one of the very few restaurants in Singapore that uses only sustainably sourced seafood products that are either wild-caught or farmed. This is one practice that we have always supported, and it is for a meaningful cause without compromising on our food quality and tastes.

mezza9′s 4-course Chinese New Year Set Menu (S$88++/pax) has the perfect balance – there is more than enough food for everyone and you won’t have to fret over what to order.

Start your reunion dinner with the Double Happiness and Good Luck Sustainable Yu Sheng. Topped with sustainable New Zealand red snapper and king salmon, the traditional dish is made even special with customisable add-ons – chilled Alaskan king crab (S$26++), sliced Hokkaido scallop (S$38++), and sliced Australian abalone (S$40++).

Succeeding the prosperous starter is the Double-boiled Winter Melon Soup. This is not your usual Cantonese-style soup. Think of a modern interpretation of the classic Cantonese favourite, and prepared with scallops, Spencer Gulf wild king prawns and abalone. Such a commendable rendition, one serving of this flavoursome soup is hardly enough!

The main is a Braised Naturland Organic Barramundi with fermented rice reduction and ginger paste. The beautiful white fish is flaky, and sustainable, of course. More popularly used in Thai cooking and Australian cuisine, the barramundis here at mezza9 are interpreted with similar influences, and the result is a smooth contrast of the mildly-sweet fish and a lightly spicy sauce.

Glutinous Sesame Rice Ball in almond soup with gingko nut and white fungus – that shall be your sweet ending. Nothing quite as comforting as a milky almond soup with sweet dumplings that we grew up eating. A taste of home indeed, and Chinese New Year cannot get any cosier here at mezza9, really.

The four dishes are also available individually on the a la carte menu. On top of that, there are two more dishes that you might fancy – the Chinese cabbage wrapped fragrant brown rice with waxed preserved duck, yams and conpoy (S$38++), and braised pig’s trotter with herbs and spinach (S$58++).

STRAITSKITCHEN’S CHINESE NEW YEAR BUFFET

StraitsKitchen is a perennial favourite for those who want to enjoy a mouthwatering buffet spread of the best local favourites in a comfortable air-conditioned setting. From 18 to 20 Feb 2015, StraitsKitchen’s halal-certified kitchen will be whipping up special dishes including mini Buddha jumps-over-the-wall, glutinous rice with crab meat, ee fu noodles with shredded duck, and deep-fried traditional prosperity rice cakes and yams.

StraitsKitchen’s sustainable yu sheng will also be available for a la carte orders from 15 February to 5 March 2015, at SGD 28++, SGD 48++ and SGD 68++ respectively for a small, medium and large portion.

Chinese New Year Reunion Buffet Dinner (18 Feb 2015)
(Inclusive of the sustainable yu sheng buffet, selected juices, coffee and tea)
Adult: S$98++, Child: S$48++

Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch (19 Feb 2015)
Adult: S$60++, Child: S$34++

Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner
(inclusive of the sustainable yu sheng buffet, selected juices, coffee and tea)
Adult: S$88++, Child: S$48++

GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE’S CHINESE NEW YEAR GOODIES TAKEAWAY

The highlight of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Chinese New Year takeaway delights this year is the 100 Blessings of Good Fortune (S$288+) – a stunning box of 100 pieces of praline. Every piece of praline is carved individually with one out of a hundred character styles of “Fu”; some dating to the late Zhou and early Qing dynasty (221-206 BC).

This elegant Chinese graphology-inspired set includes dark, milk and white Swiss chocolates encasing six different flavours such as cognac, Earl Grey, mint, mocha, orange, and peanut butter. We cannot think of a better gift than this for your esteemed corporate clients! You can purchase the Bai Fu Tu at the shop – mezza9 starting from today.

Need more gift ideas? There are aplenty here at the Grand Hyatt’s takeaway racks! Everything is packaged so elegantly, they make great gifts for your loved ones. Pick from a selection of kueh bangkit (S$28+), Nian Gao (S$38+), and our favourite Mahjong Praline Set (S$168+) – as the saying goes, this is so “full of win”.

Click here to view the full list of mezza9 Shop’s Chinese New Year Delights.

For more information, please call +65 6887 5492, email singapore.grand@hyatt.com or go to www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com

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Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore has been around for so many decades and is a longstanding favourite among its many loyal customers. Conveniently located in town, it is a rustic and homely outlet that dishes out nothing but the most authentic Italian dishes.

Since joining Pete’s Place, Chef Andrea Bontempi has been working to include elements from Northern Italy – from the high plateau of Piedmont to the coastal cities of Livorno and Genoa, and his home in Brescia – into the new a la carte menu.

Among the new additions to the menu, we enjoyed the Burrata e Caponata (S$22). Any good Italian worth its salt will have a good burrata on its menu, and Pete’s Place is no exception. Drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar, the burrata sat atop an eggplant caponata.

The pastas at Pete’s Place are freshly handmade from scratch, and there are twelve options on the menu to choose from. The Ravioli Astice (S$36) is a delicious combination of lobster ravioli with burrata cheese and saffron zucchini sauce, but the standout dish for us was definitely the Gamberi e Nero di Seppia (S$29) – squid ink linguine with seared sustainable prawns and calamari.

The Cacciucco alla Livornese (S$34) brought back memories from our trip to Livorno last year. Originated from the coastal city in Tuscany, this seafood stew is a classic dish that is popularly enjoyed by Italian fishermen. Traditionally, fishermen used what was left over from their catch to make the stew. What makes Pete’s Place’s rendition different is the use of the freshest seafood – a melting pot of squid, baby octopus, prawns, sustainable barramundi, cod, white bait, mussels and clams.

La Cotoletta alla Milanese (S$45) is a Milanese speciality, and something that we always order whenever we are at Milan. Very few places in Singapore serve this dish, so you could imagine our elation when we saw it on Pete’s Place new menu. The breaded veal chop is accompanied by a simple herb salad and tomato confit.

For desserts, you must get our all-time favourite Tiramisu (S$12) but make sure you save room for the Bonnet Astigiana (S$10). We loved how Chef Andrea has given the traditional Amaretti Chocolate Pudding a refreshing touch by adding orange blossom and basil cress.

For reservations at Pete’s Place, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com. For enquiries or information, kindly call +65 6732 1234 or e-mail petesplace.sg@hyatt.com.

Pete’s Place
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Daily: 12pm – 4.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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While there are always new and trendy restaurants to check out every week, mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore remains a perennial favourite when we want to reward ourselves with a good meal. Places like these comfort you with their promise of delivering consistently quality dishes in a familiar environment, with a team of dedicated staff to pamper and make you feel at home.

The theme for Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Christmas 2014 is aptly named ‘A Grand Welcome Home’. Whether it is a sumptuous Christmas dinner with your family, a gathering with friends, or a romantic date with your partner – dining at Grand Hyatt Singapore always makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Take the opportunity to treat yourself to a feast, book a table at mezza9 for a Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, and reward yourself for a whole year’s of hard work! From 1 to 25 December 2014, mezza9 presents a festive ala carte menu that uses the freshest seasonal ingredients. And there is a 15% early bird discount if you book for New Year’s Buffet Dinner before 15 Dec 2014.

Here, we share with you some of our favourites:

Amongst the appetisers, start with the Chestnut Salad (S$18) with lamb’s lettuce, frisee, apple, radish, field mushrooms and tossed with a chardonnay vinaigrette. Salads may not always be exciting, but trust us when we say mezza9 tosses really fantastic ones that always leave us polishing it off our plates fast before we knew it!

Then there’s the Mason Egg (S$26) – a slow-cooked egg that is served with winter truffle flan, potato and walnut crostini. So rustic, so Christmasy, so addictive.

Grand Hyatt Singapore is a huge advocater of sustainable seafood and you can always be assured of having the freshest and responsibly sourced seafood at the restaurant. How about half a dozen baked oysters Florentine (S$40)? Doused with a copious amount of cheese and spinach, the baked oysters Florentine make a comeback this Christmas because the chefs know how much regulars miss this dish!

The Cep Veloute (S$18) with pear, hazelnut and chervil – a rich and earthy porcini mushroom cream soup finished with white wine, cognac, butter and cream – is also a quintessential choice for a rustic Christmas dinner.

The main courses will get you excited. The highlight, without a doubt, is the 500g Australian Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin “Chateaubriand” (S$136). Served with a creamy morel mushroom sauce that complements the meat perfectly, and accompanied by the sweetest wood-roasted carrots, parsnips and potato dumplings, the steak we sampled was spot-on pink and ticked all the right boxes. It was glorious and, wait, what’s better than heavenly?

Filled with apple and chestnut stuffing, the slow-roasted Turkey Breast & Leg (S$46) with cranberry sauce is for those who need their yearly festive fix, because what is Christmas without some turkey and cranberry, right?

If you are feeling a little adventurous, then try Executive Sous chef Martin Scholz’s 18-hour Slow-braised Wild Boar Stew (S$48) with chanterelle mushrooms, root vegetables and pancetta. A very flavourful option, and all you are lacking of is a glass of strong-bodied red wine to complement.

And no one leaves mezza9 without some sugar for the soul. We love the Flourless Chocolate Yule Log (S$16) with brandied cherry ice cream, and the Fennel with Pollen Ice Cream topped with Honeyed Couscous (S$16) will send you to a sugar high.

But we totally fancy the idea of a Christmas Pudding (S$16). Who can resist the theatrics of a dessert set on fire? Flambeed with Irish whiskey table-side, it is really the showstopper that will end your meal on the perfect note.

As mentioned, the festive ala carte dishes are available at mezza9 from 1 to 25 December 2014. But if you want to spoil yourself silly and indulge in a buffet spread that is lined up with all the festive goodies – take note of the following:

mezza9′s Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (7pm – 11pm) is S$178++/pax and it comes with free-flow champagne, red and white wines, soft drinks and selected juices, or S$128++/pax for the non-alcoholic option.

For Christmas Day Brunch, it starts from 11.30am and lasts all the way till 3pm – S$248++/pax with free-flow champagne, red and white wines, soft drinks and selected juices, or S$188++/pax for the non-alcoholic option.

If you are planning to throw a Christmas party at home, Santa’s Shop at Grand Hyatt Singapore can give you a hand with a great variety of festive dishes – like Whole Christmas Turkey (S$145 for 5kg), Whole Honey Glazed Bone-in Ham (S$250 for 4-5kg), New Zealand sustainable King Salmon (S$195 for 4-5kg), and Yule Log Cake (S$68) – for takeaway. Place your orders online here.

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mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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Just like food and fashion, we have our favourite brands when it comes to hotels too, and we know those names are the ones that we can count on and turn to whenever we need a good night’s sleep.

Hyatt is definitely on our list, and no matter which part of the world we are at, it is one brand that we can resonate with. The Hyatt brand is well-received and ever popular for their consistency in delivering the best experience to their esteemed guests.

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 its WEEKEND 24 – an exclusive staycation package that lets you check-in at any time, and check-out one full day (24 hrs) later.

Strategically located along the bustling Orchard Road, we knew our time at Grand Hyatt Singapore would be so packed with shopping and eating. It feels like a humble abode in the prime district, and the shopping centres are our “playgrounds in the neighbourhood”.

And if you do not want to step out of the hotel at all, why not pop by mezza9 for a dessert platter (featured in our Top 50 desserts)? Just so you know, some sugar rush is good for the soul, and we promise no Hyatt experience is complete without this. There are so many more dining options within the hotel, and we really embrace this self-contained property for a staycation is meant to be relaxing and stress-free. You can have an Italian meal at Pete’s Place one day, and some BBQ at Oasis the next. No fretting and stressing on where to settle your meals at.

See? We got so excited that we almost forgot to tell you about the rooms. Yes, the rooms boast a clean state of modern minimalism, with wooden touches and a big side window with ample sunlight streaming in. A big bed with fluffy white sheets, generous work desks, and a spacious bathroom that is fully equipped with a vanity desk, bath tub and a separate bath area with rain shower, putting up at this 677-room property is a luxurious choice and among the bests in Singapore. The rooms are sound-proof, so you’d never be bothered by the hubbubs of the city.

Before you check out, don’t forget to take a dip at the resort-like turquoise pool on the fifth level. It is completely covered, and no one from the streets can see you when you are minimally clothed. Surrounded by lots of greenery which they call a “secret garden”, it is indeed like swimming in an idyllic and elusive resort – right in the heart of the city. How lovely.

The aforementioned WEEKEND 24 staycation package (10% off room rates) comes with complimentary buffet breakfast at StraitsKitchen and free internet access. It allows you to check-in to the hotel at any time, and check-out after a full 24 hour stay. The promotion is valid on Fridays and Saturdays only, with no minimum length of stay.

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

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mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore has recently launched its new set lunches, and fans of the prized restaurant will be delighted to know that new options are aplenty, including a healthier four-course set menu consisting of just 600kcal. It is always lovely to dine at a familiar outlet, and even better when the chefs are always pushing their boundaries to introduce new creations to excite your palate.

On top of the introduction of new set lunches, mezza9 also wows its crowd once again with many new ala carte dishes, all of which are true to their philosophy of dishing out earnest cuisine with sustainable ingredients to please the soul.

For so many years, mezza9 has been a perennial favourite, and with this wave of new introductions, it gives us many more reasons to go back. Regulars will share our joy, but if you aren’t already a fan, here are some temptations:

To kickstart, we shall start with the grand Lobster Set (S$50), a comforting indulgence of wok-fried chilli lobster with Chinese noodles accompanied by Steamed Prawn Dumpling and Seaweed Soup. Nothing too fanciful, nothing too complicated; just good, hearty Chinese food prepared in simple ways that do not mask the pureness of the premium ingredient.

And because we are such fans of the commendable Thai chef of mezza9 and how he has won the hearts of many loyal diners with his culinary skills, we were particularly excited about what he had to impress this time round. Indeed, his Thai Green Chicken Curry Set (S$35) lived up to our expectations. A superb rendition of our favourite Thai Green Chicken Curry is really what you need for lunch, alongside homemade crispy Thai Fish Cakes and a sweet ending of Thai Jelly in Coconut Cream.

Other set lunches include a Lamb Set that comes with a main of shepherd’s pie, a healthy set of minestrone and salad and char-grilled sustainable New Zealand salmon, and of course, a representative from everyone’s favourite Japanese kitchen – the yakitori set with seaweed salad and daily sashimi.

Among the ala carte dishes, we recommend the Chicken Liver Pate plated with pickled chaneterelle mushrooms, onion confit and toasted brioche; a 300g Kurobuta Pork Belly perfectly matched with granny smith apple stew, as well as the Nicoise Salad.

The Nicoise Salad, in particular, deserves a special mention. While it is not an option that particularly excites the majority, mezza9′s Nicoise Salad is the best that we have ever sampled in Singapore. What we love so strongly about mezza9 is its emphasis on quality – and in particular for the salad, the use of seared sustainable yellow fin tuna is a brilliant way to elevate the dish’s sweetness. Coupled with free range eggs, the freshest vine tomatoes in pretty reds and yellows, and leafy greens, this is one filling portion that makes an ideal lunch. We foresee many ladies falling in love.

And nobody, we repeat, nobody should ever leave mezza9 without having the Dessert Platter (S$32). Grand Marnier soufflé, Grand Cru Chocolate Mousse with warm chocolate sauce, pavlova, three scoops of homemade gelato and the stunning Flower pot dessert that comes with chocolate soil, mint leaves, flowers berries and caramel sea salt ice cream. Who says you can’t have the best of all worlds?

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mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Regular readers and followers will know what big fans we are of the restaurants at Grand Hyatt Singapore. There’s the afternoon tea at 10 SCOTTS that we love, pizzas and pastas at Pete’s Place, local delights at StraitsKitchen’s popular uniquely Singaporean buffet spread, a round of BBQ buffet by the poolside at Oasis, and lunch at our favourite mezza9, the five signature restaurants at Grand Hyatt Singapore offer options for all occasions, and we can never get tired of dining there.

What if we tell you that you can get 50% discounts at all the restaurants in Grand Hyatt Singapore without any strings attached? How marvellous would life be? As a member of Club at The Hyatt, there are numerous dining benefits that you get to enjoy, including dining discounts of up to 50% at any of the five restaurants at Grand Hyatt Singapore, 15% off special festive menus and promotions, as well as additional privilege like complimentary parking of up to four hours. All these for just S$298 nett per annum for the basic membership.

And to make the deal an even sweeter one, get the membership card with a cheque book (with S$220 worth of dining vouchers that you can use at Grand Hyatt Singapore) at S$448 nett per annum. Needless to say, if you dine out or entertain your clients regularly, this is one card that you should definitely consider. The cost of the membership actually translates to greater cost savings. So essentially you are getting the card for free with a few visits to the restaurants.

Your Club at The Hyatt membership allows you unlimited dining benefits at mezza9, Pete’s Place, 10 SCOTTS, Oasis and StraitsKitchen. Single diners enjoy a 15% discount, while dining as a pair will entitle you to a whopping 50% off the bill, and 25% off if you dine in a group of four.

For more details on the dining membership, please contact Club At The Hyatt Hotline at +65 6416 7000 (during office hours from Mondays to Fridays) or e-mail cath.sg@hyatt.com.

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10 SCOTTS at Grand Hyatt Singapore is more than just a hotel’s tea lounge. Impeccably designed with a collection of rooms, it makes you feel right at home. Like being in your living room where you can host a group of close friends over drinks, the cosiness is unrivalled and one that replicates the warmth of home. Or, it can make a quiet meeting place to have coffee with your clients over some corporate talks. It also works as a lovely library where you can enjoy some me-time and retreat into your shell.

On days when you feel like taking a break and giving yourself a little treat, the afternoon tea at 10 SCOTTS at Grand Hyatt Singapore is just the thing you need. It comes in an elegant two-tier glass tray that is packed with lots of goodies. The items change periodically, but there will always be a staple selection of sandwiches, tarts and quiche, as well as all-time favourites like the delicious crab cakes with remoulade sauce that we are not ashamed to admit wolfing down several of it at a go. Other snacks include the freshly-made seafood popiah (spring roll), samosas, and scones served with homemade raspberry jam, clotted cream and kaya (coconut jam).

There is a also a self-serve freezer that houses a varying selection of salads, cold dishes and homemade ice cream as well as a communal table with over six different freshly made desserts. The stars of the show include the anti-griddle fried egg – with vanilla ice cream forming the egg white and mango passion puree representing the yolk – and a beautiful flower pot dessert that is really a generous helping of salted caramel ice cream and chocolate soil, topped with chocolate brownies and delicate edible flowers.

In addition, the afternoon tea comes with a selection of hot dishes from the live station, cold cuts, artisan cheese and bread. And the best part of it all? Everything that you are served with at 10 SCOTTS’ afternoon tea is refillable. The only danger is you will end up eating more than you should. But sometimes, all of us deserve to indulge a little, so go ahead and spoil yourselves.

On weekdays, the afternoon tea at 10 SCOTTS is S$43++/pax with refillable tea, coffee and fruit juices; and S$73++/pax with free-flowing of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. On weekends and public holidays, the prices are S$53++/pax and S$83++/pax respectively.

10 SCOTTS
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Afternoon tea: Daily 12pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 5pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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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.

THE DAILY JOB SCOPE OF A DOORMAN

At Grand Hyatt Singapore, there are usually two doormen on duty at one shift, and this is simply to maintain their presence at the doorway so that every guest feels welcomed.

When the guests arrive, the doorman has to open the door of the car and assist with carrying the luggage. Besides acting as traffic controller to ensure that there is no congestion on the road outside of the hotel, the doorman also has to help hail cabs for guests who are leaving.

THINGS THAT YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT BEING A DOORMAN

It is really not as simple as opening and closing doors, like most of us would have thought so. There are other duties like carrying the countless luggage and assisting every guest to the hotel lobby when the guest service officers (GSO) are occupied with other guests.

Another discovery we made is that doorman double up as the hotel’s concierge, too. Thus, having general knowledge of the property is very essential because guests will always ask them for recommendations on where to go, as well as direction to a particular place. They are like your mini encyclopaedia and guidebook, so that is quite a bit of challenge on top of their primary responsibility.

A doorman also has to go the extra mile for guests. It can be as basic as helping guests run simple errands in the area like buying a phone card, or sheltering guests to the nearest bus stop or building when it is raining.

CAREER PROGRESSION OF A DOORMAN

According to Mr. Rahman, some of the traits of a good doorman include being friendly, helpful and tactful when handling different situations.

With NTUC’s Progressive Wage Model, a doorman’s job can be turned into a three-dimensional career with increased skills, wages, career opportunities and productivity. Possible career paths for doorman include bell captain, concierge, chief concierge, and duty manager. For those of you who do not know, here’s a video which explains the Progressive Wage Model better.

Like the hotel housekeepers, promotion depends on one’s capability and initiative on helping the guests to ensure that they have a pleasant experience at the hotel. Training and courses – like IT training and other upgrading skills – are offered to outstanding potentials.

The next time you ask for help or directions from the hotel doorman, thank him genuinely and I am sure it will make his day.

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Like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it is always satisfying to discover new places where you can get a good drink before dinner. Even better when the pot of gold is conveniently located in the heart of Orchard Road.

The martini bar at mezza9 is one of those secret hideouts that only folks in the know head to. There are a few reasons why it has remained hugely popular, and many more reasons why we think you will love it too. First, it is a gorgeous spot to have a drink after work. The glass-enclosed bar on the mezzanine level of Grand Hyatt Singapore provides a view of Scotts Road. Second, with over 30 delicious speciality concocted martinis, it is a shrine that martini lovers can worship.

Third – and the main reason for this post – martini bar at mezza9 is having a more than fantastic promotion that everyone should know about. From Monday to Wednesday 6pm to 9pm, enjoy 9 different martinis at S$9++ each! The usual prices for martinis here range from S$19 to S$28, so the S$9++ offer is really a deal of a century.

From Almond Martini, to Blueberry Citrus made with Effen vodka, blueberry liqueur, and grapefruit juice – each of the nine martini reveals a different statement about you.

Let’s just say you must go to the martini bar to try one of the nine martinis post dinner at mezza9, else, for the lack of better descriptions, you’d never know what you are missing out. Which martini best describes you? Try it and let us know!

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martini bar at mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 2am
Happy Hour: 6pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

“The ultimate champagne brunch.” That was the only thought we had on our minds while enjoying our feast at mezza9 Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Sunday Champagne Brunch (S$138++ for free flow of Perrier Jouët Grand Brut champagne, premium red and white wines, beers, mojitos and bloody marys, and S$118 with free flow of soft drinks and coffee/tea).

mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore is an institution for Sunday brunch. Its vibrant and upbeat atmosphere makes it the perfect place for family and friends to spend Sundays at. With nine different dining experiences – including the grill, seafood, Thai, steam basket, yakitori, sushi, deli, patisserie, and bar – complete with free flow of champagne, wines and cocktails, there is something for everyone.

The six show kitchens at mezza9 are the perfect stage for the team of talented chefs to whip up their storms, while the friendly service crews are always doing their rounds and making sure that tables are cleared, cutleries are changed, and that your champagne flute is never empty.

Start from the Japanese kitchen, because Japanese food is always a great idea. Tempura, freshly grilled yakitori and sashimi salad are excellent, but make a dash for the array of sashimi and sushi. The Chinese kitchen has excellent roast meats. Pork belly, spare ribs, BBQ char siew and roast duck… Everything is sublime. For more meat, head to the grill, which features roasted chicken, slow roasted black angus prime sirloin and roasted lamb leg.

Seafood lovers will be mind-blown by the selection at the crustacean bar. Grand Hyatt prides itself on serving sustainable seafood, and over here, you will be spoiled by the variety of seafood such as Spencer gulf wild king prawns, Tasmanian mussels, Canadian lobster, Sri Lankan mud crabs, and freshly shucked oysters from France and Australia. Let’s pull our chairs to the seafood bar and feast all day long.

The pastry team at mezza9 is out to impress with its tantalising creations. Bread pudding, citron tart, cream puffs, chocolate tart, oreo cheesecake, and homemade gelato will send you to dessert paradise. And, we mean it when we say we were close to stealing the entire tray of Tiramisu.

If you are thinking of where to go for mother’s day, celebrate the occasion in style at mezza9′s Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch. For more details, check out the promotion here.

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mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

What’s better than Italian food? An Italian Sunday brunch with free flow of wine and prosecco, of course! One of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore, Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore presents its Sunday Italian Prosecco Brunch (S$58++ with selected juices and coffee/tea, S$82++ for free flow of house red/white wine, prosecco, Tiger draft beer and Campari cocktails).

As soon as we stepped in to the charming restaurant located at the basement of Grand Hyatt Singapore, we knew it was going to be a good meal. Checkered table cloth, brick walls, wine cellars, and an impressive buffet spread welcomed us. It did not take us long to fall in love with this hidden gem in town that radiates an undeniable rustic enchantment.

Your feast begins at the fresh seafood section – dig in to crabs, mussels, prawns, scallops and freshly shucked oysters. Equally enticing was the cold cuts station, where we indulged in salamis, ham and endless servings of freshly shaved prosciutto with rock melon. The mains include chickan cacciatore, deep fried calamari, braised beef cheeks, and the very addictive squid ink gnocchi. Pasta lovers who cannot do without your first course will also be treated to freshly prepared pasta-of-the-day.

Wait, we haven’t mentioned that there are also freshly baked pizzas from the wood-fired oven, have we? But save some tummy space for the carving station where roasted beef sirloin and lamb leg await us. For something less heavy, there is also an oven baked whole barramundi.

We were also blown away by the dessert offerings at Pete’s Place. Chocolate pistachio cake, black forest cake, cheese cake, almond biscotti, mango mousse; Viva la dolce vita! But the tiramisu completely stole the show. It was one of the better tiramisu that we have had in Singapore, and we would come back to Pete’s Place just for this. The rocky road was also exceptional. The Sunday brunch also comes with a selection of quality homemade Italian gelato – quite the perfect ending to a marvellous Sunday.

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Pete’s Place
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Daily: 12pm – 4.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

There are occasions that are highly anticipated and have us looking forward to every year – anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas… and on these special days on the calendar, everything must not go wrong because they should be nothing but pleasantly memorable. With Christmas just round the corner, we are all shortlisting our favourite restaurants and restaurants worth visiting for that series of celebrations, and what better way to celebrate than to indulge in a seasonal feast with your loved ones?

One very well-loved location that sits at the start of Orchard Road is Grand Hyatt Singapore; one that offers restaurants for different preferences and appetites. This festive month, regale with an epicurean fiesta at the popular hotel – wine and dine and celebrate with a martini or two, make whoopee with saporous meals, or simply hideaway with a cosy afternoon tea session; anything is possible at Grand Hyatt.

Here are the Christmas specials at Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Photo credit: Grand Hyatt Singapore

10 SCOTTS

Having an afternoon tea at 10 SCOTTS feels like dining in the comfort of your living room. It is divided into several sections, so each visit feels different every time you sit down with your papers and coffee.

The Dining Room and The Living Room are perfect for a leisurely afternoon tea, while The Verandah offers a splendid view of the waterfall in Grand Hyatt Singapore. The Collection Room is tastefully designed and showcases specially selected art pieces. The Library is a cosy corner where you can enjoy some me-time and read a book or magazine while enjoying a cup of fragrant Earl Grey.

Some of the Christmas highlights at 10 SCOTTS are Roasted Whole Turkey Breast and Rolled Thyme Stuffed Turkey Leg, Chestnut, Sage and Caramelised Onion Risotto, Foie Gras Parfait, Sherry Trifle and Log Cake.

Brunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is available at S$108++/pax with free flow of champagne, red & white wines or S$78++/pax without alcohol. Christmas Eve Dinner at 10 SCOTTS is S$148++/pax with free flow of champagne, red & white wines, or S$108++/pax without alcohol.

For reservations, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com or call +65 6732 1234.

Photo credit: Grand Hyatt Singapore

Oasis

Fancy celebrating Christmas in a beautiful garden? Oasis, the poolside restaurant at Grand Hyatt Singapore, is the place for you. For Christmas Eve Dinner, it has a selection of dishes, and some of the standout dishes include tender Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing and Giblet Gravy, Salmon Coulibiac with Gribiche Sauce, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce, and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Compote.

The Christmas Eve buffet dinner (6.30pm – 9.30pm) at Oasis is S$108++/pax with free flow of red & white wines, prosecco, and margaritas.

For reservations, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com or call +65 6732 1234.

Pete’s Place

Pete’s Place is one of the most established Italian restaurants in town, specialising in authentic Italian homemade pastas and wood-fired oven pizzas. For Christmas this year, Pete’s Place is offering a Christmas buffet of sheer indulgence in Tuscan and Italian specialities such as Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Giblet Sauce, Baked Whole Sea Bream Cartoccio, and Pan Roasted Lamb Chops with Barolo Sauce. And of course, you cannot miss out on the signature pizzas that are freshly prepared straight from the wood-fired oven. Tiramisu is always a good way to measure the standard of an Italian restaurant, so you have to try the rendition at Pete’s Place. With so many quality items on the Christmas buffet menu, it is impossible to step out unsatisfied.

The Christmas Eve dinner buffet and Christmas Day lunch buffet with free flow of champagne, red & white wines are S$108++/pax.

For reservations, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com or call +65 6732 1234.

StraitsKitchen

Renowned for its uniquely Singaporean buffet, StraitsKitchen is one of the most popular buffet restaurants for two reasons. It is the place where you bring overseas guests to savour the best of our local hawker food in a stylish and comfortable setting. And it is a showcase of and opportunity to sample all the popular local dishes in one seating. Moreover, it is a Halal-certified kitchen – we can invite our Muslim friends to join us in the festive celebration.

Besides a Halal Roast Turkey with Cranberry and Giblet Sauce, you can also anticipate other tantalising dishes from StraitsKitchen’s Christmas buffet like Poached Tiger Prawns with Freshly Shucked Oysters, Mini Buddha Jumps over the Wall, Oxtail Soup, Banana and Chempadak Cake, and Mixed Fruit Pudding with Vanilla Custard Sauce.

The lunch buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are S$68++/pax, and the dinner buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are S$88++/pax. Both options are complete with free flow of selected soft drinks and juices.

For reservations, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com or call +65 6732 1234.

mezza9

It could have been the nine different dining experiences – deli, yakitori grill, sushi-sashimi bar, the grill, steam basket, the patisserie and the martini bar. It could have been the convenient and accessible location at Grand Hyatt Singapore.

But one thing is for sure – mezza9, located at the mezzanine level of the hotel, is always packed with loyal customers who return time and again. The focus on the quality of food and service, coupled with the lively atmosphere in a trendy and contemporary interior, is a sure-win formula and precisely the reason why mezza9 is a gem.

mezza9 will be having a festive ala carte menu from 1 – 25 Dec 2013. Now, this is where the real show is, and we promise it is a meal that is well worth every penny, and will not disappoint.

Starters consist of a refreshing Baked Oysters “Florentine” – a tray of ocean goodness covered generously with cheese, spinach and Mornay sauce, and the Truffled Egg – which is bound to be a crowd’s favourite because the combination of black winter truffle, cream spinach and chicken veloutee is simply brilliant.

Brewing in the soup pots are the traditional Beef Goulash that is ever heart-warming, and a highly addictive Butternut Pumpkin Soup that Chef Martin had specially reinvented with his inclusion of orange, pernod and pumpkin seeds. We cannot decide which one we prefer, but we’d suggest downing one bowl each!

For the mains, expect an Australian Grass-fed Tenderloin “Chateaubriand”, Fondant Potatoes, Festive Vegetables and an incredible sauce that is matched to complement the myriad of flavours.

And what is a Christmas feast without desserts? How about a serving of the very pretty Berry Pavlova that comes with a scoop of fresh passion fruit ice cream? Chef Martin has also redefined Caramel Custard with a Spiced Red Wine Poached Pear and Williams Pear sherbet, and the custard is that of a beautiful, creamy texture that leaves you longing for more.

And last but certainly not the least, mezza9′s take on the classic Christmas Pudding – perfected and flamed with Irish Whiskey and Vanilla Ice Cream; talk about ending the night on a sweet note!

For Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch, mezza9′s Christmas buffet has lined up a spread that will set your heart aflutter, and some of the star dishes include a 18-hour Braised Venison Ragout that is laid atop a bed of Spaetzli, Red Cabbage, Mirza Apple; Roast Turkey with Cranberries and Gravy; Beef Sirloin ‘Wellington’ with Truffle Sauce; Marzipan Stollen; and Christmas Plum Pudding with Brandy Sauce.

The Christmas Eve dinner is S$178++/pax with free flow of champagne, red & white wines, or S$128++/pax without alcohol. And the Christmas Day lunch is S$248++/pax with free flow of champagne, red & white wines, or S$188++/pax without alcohol.

For reservations, please visit singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com or call +65 6732 1234.

Starting from 1 December 2013, all diners will automatically stand a chance to win a daily prize when dining in mezza9, 10 SCOTTS, Oasis, Pete’s Place or StraitsKitchen. Daily surprises for diners include instant free dining, hampers from santa’s shop, New Year’s Eve party tickets, Christmas catering for up to 10 persons and much more. The daily winners and upcoming prizes will be announced on Grand Hyatt Singapore Facebook Page. Have a Merry Christmas!

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.