French toast, smoked salmon benedict, sushi, salami, truffle pasta, slow roasted wagyu rump, roast duck, free flow of wines and sparkling, and a tasting table with more than 10 wine labels from around the world… Now, that is one brunch that is worth waking up to.

Stellar at 1-Altitude (www.1-altitude.com) has recently launched its new Wine Lust Sunday Brunch. Be spoilt with the enthralling selection of live stations plus specially crafted dishes that are served to the table, and dine at the highest vantage spot in Singapore with a million dollar view of the city’s skyline. If this is not an ideal way to spend Sunday, we don’t know what is!

With Valentine’s Day just round the corner, you may be looking for a romantic dining spot to impress your date. We would recommend Stellar’s Champagne Lust Pink Brunch (more on that at the end of the post), which is a special party on 16 Feb. But first, allow us to share with you the highlights from Stellar’s Wine Lust Sunday Brunch.

With a melange of food choices from the eight live food stations – Sushi, Eggs, Salami and Salad, Meat Carvings, Truffle Pasta, Cheese Trolley, and Desserts – kick start your Sunday with a gastronomical exhilaration.

We suggest to start with the egg station. The offerings here include Omelette, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Crispy Smoked Bacon, Mini Breakfast Tacos, but what we could not resist is the excellent French Toast. It was so warm and fluffy and sweet that we could not resist a second serving.

Our eyes lit up at the Stellar Sushi counter. The nigiri and maki rolls were screaming at us. There might not be a comprehensive selection of sushi, but for what it lacked in variety, it more than made up for it in quality. And we would gladly choose quality over quantity anytime.

After inhaling a copious amount of wines and sparklings, we moved on to the Meat Carving station. Roasted pork belly with chilli apple sauce, Roast Duck, Slow Roasted Wagyu Rump, Spatchcock Chicken with peri peri, Rosemary Roast Leg of Lamb, accompanied by roast vegetables and sauces – this is the dream of every carnivore. The highlight for us is the roast duck, and it was so good that it would put most of the traditional roast meat restaurants to shame.

A fine selection of salami and saucisson awaited us next. If you want to feel less guilty about over-indulging, there is also a salad bar. But we say forget about your diet for one day and just enjoy yourself! The spicy salami is a perfect snack for your wine!

We absolutely loved Stellar’s truffle pasta served in two styles – creamy Carbonara and olive oil Aglio Olio. Perfumed with a strong hint of truffle, the fresh pastas were expertly cooked to al dente. Such is the quality of the food at Stellar’s Sunday Brunch that we were in a dilemma whether we should go for seconds.

Claypot Chicken Rice is popular in many Asian countries, and is usually an ideal dish for communal dining. Definitely not something that you would associate with Sunday brunch. So we were pleasantly surprised when Executive Chef Christopher Millar served us his rendition ala tableside style. Inspired by the Korean lettuce wraps, each portion of the claypot rice is presented in a crisp iceberg lettuce. Besides the traditional ingredients, he also added olive oil and chorizo to give the classic dish an unexpected but delightful twist.

In between stations, we also checked out the tasting table where guests can taste-test up to 10 wine labels. And if you find something that you like, the wines are available to purchase to take home at wholesale prices.

After what seemed like an eternity of pigging out, and having seconds of our favourite items, we found ourselves marvelling at all the desserts. One thing that stands out about 1-Altitude’s Sunday Brunch is helpful staff who are always on standby to help you with everything. The staff in-charge of the dessert station helped to plate all the desserts nicely – Hazelnut Praline Cake, Gateaux Fromage, Mixed Nut Tartlets, Tangerine Cream Puffs, Mango Pannacotta, Mini Assorted Financiers, Strawberry Crumble, and Almond Cookies.

Everything was a joy to eat. The Hazelnut Praline Cake was done just the way we like it with the combination of our favourite things – hazelnut, praline and cake all into one. The Strawberry Crumble served with creme anglaise was phenomenal – every bite was better than the previous, and we could not stop eating it.

That is not all. After desserts, look forward to an array of artisanal cheese served at your table.

Stellar’s Wine Lust Sunday Brunch is at S$110++/pax, and when you consider the quality of the food, and the overall dining experience, it is an occasion worth saving up for.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your partner and no idea where to go? Stellar at 1-Altitude has a special Champagne Lust Pink Brunch (S$170++/pax) on 16 Feb especially for the occasion. Besides the live food stations, you can enjoy free flow of Moet Rose Champagne, and an incredible champagne tasting table featuring the best champagnes – Moet Imperial, Moet Rose, Moet Grand Vintage 04, Moet Grand Vintage 02, Veuve Clicquot, Clicquot Rose, Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Ruinart Rose, as well as a selection of Cape Mentelle Wines. This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do a taste test of all your favourite champagnes. So make a date with Stellar’s Champagne Lust Pink Brunch next Sunday!

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Stellar at 1-Altitude
#62-01, One Raffles Place
1 Raffles Place
Tel: +65 6438 0410
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 12pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 6pm – 12 midnight
Sun Brunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

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The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is a favourite among businessmen who have meetings at the International Commerce Centre, and young couples who enjoy the finest things in life.

The modern and classy interior design makes the hotel an absolute gem in the skyscraper-dominated city. It is not difficult to see why the Ritz-Carlton is one of the top hotels in the world. The service? Perfection. The staff know each guest by their first name, and they are always polite and courteous, and it feels like they are genuinely happy to see you at the hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong has several excellent dining options which will ensure that you will never be hungry throughout the stay.

The Lounge is one of the most popular spots in Hong Kong where guests and locals go for afternoon tea (reservations are required way in advance).

Tin Lung Heen, the 2 Michelin star restaurant, delivers a modern interpretation of Cantonese food, and the Char-grilled Barbecued Iberian Pork is to-die-for. Prices are steep, but it is a restaurant with a terrific view and exceptional service. If you are celebrating a special occasion, I canot think of a better place than Tin Lung Heen at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.

Tosca offers Southern Italian cuisine in a stunning restaurant. The food is well-executed and I love that the chefs take pride in the food presentation to provide a terrific dining experience.

I stayed at the club level, so I had access to the Club Lounge’s facilities. It includes a buffet area, a lounge section and a meeting room. I spent quite a bit of time there reading a book, while indulging in snacks.

If you go, you must have a drink at Ozone, one of the highest bars in the world. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, you should also drop by for drinks with your friends.

What I love about The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, other than the wonderful service and luxurious experience, is that it has a fantastic view of the entire city. I was thinking to myself that there is no need to make a trip to The Peak as the hotel has an even better view.

The room was posh and very cosy. It was well-equipped, and the attention to detail demonstrated the hotel’s goal to make sure that every guest has a memorable time. As I was about to check out from the hotel, I felt a tinge of sadness as my stay had been nothing short of amazing and I did not want to leave. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is, without a doubt, one of the best hotels in the world. I will definitely be back soon.

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
1 Austin Rd W, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2263 2263
Note: This was an invited media stay.