Festive seasons are always the best excuse to go for an indulgent treat with your loved ones because that is when restaurants curate seasonal menus to celebrate the best of the season’s offering.

Featuring a multitude of expert culinary offerings and feasts fit for all kinds of celebrations, Marina Bay Sands is ushering in this festive season with a diverse spread of cuisines from more than 10 signature restaurants. Now when it comes to gourmet dining at Marina Bay Sands, you can be sure of fine food, excellent wine and without a doubt, plenty of festive cheer!

This Christmas, look forward to a host of exciting gastronomic experiences at these award-winning dining establishments.

#1 ADRIFT BY DAVID MYERS

Helmed by Celebrity Chef David Myers and his team of master chefs, Adrift takes on a modern approach of an izakaya, using Californian ingredients to whip up Asian-inspired recipes.

From now till 30 Dec, indulge in the share plate (S$198++) of Dry Aged Australian OP Rib On The Bone which is cooked over Binchotan charcoal and topped with red miso. The sharing platter also features other seasonal accompaniments such as Japanese potato salad, house tsukemono pickles, gem lettuce and fragrant seaweed rice. Perfect for a group of four!

Otherwise, celebrate New Year’s Eve with the six-course Adrift Tasting menu (S$288++) paired with special cocktails, champagne and wines. Highlights on the menu include Charred Octopus and Kagoshima Wagyu A4. Party your way into 2018 with 3 hours of free-flow champagne, wines, beers and spirits at S$128++.

Marina Bay Sands
Hotel Lobby Tower 2
Tel: +65 6688 5657

#2 BREAD STREET KITCHEN BY GORDON RAMSAY

Have a classic English Christmas from 5 Dec to 25 Dec with a weekend two-course ‘Breakfast & Brunch’ menu (S$49++) or a festive three-course dinner menu (S$95++), with favourites including traditional roasted turkey, pigs in blanket and cranberry relish.

Come New Year’s Eve, Bread Street Kitchen will be unveiling a four-course dinner menu that will showcase its signature Beef Wellington with black truffle mash, glazed carrots, seasonal greens and red wine jus (S$150++ for first seating; S$215++ for second seating).

Opt for the second seating and be treated with the hourly fireworks on the bay and also enjoy a glass of wine with your dinner!

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
L1-81, Bay Level
Tel: +65 6688 5665

#3 CLUB55

Located on the 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands, Club55 boasts panoramic views of the skyline and sea from 55 stories up.

Just for this Christmas Eve, Club55 has a special buffet spread (S$168++ for adults, S$68++ for children) that will please all palates—there is a seafood bar on ice and a spread of mains in the likes of Roasted Lamb Rack with mustard jus and Black Angus Beef 150-200 days Tomahawk with Shallot Jus.

Club55 is a vantage point for fireworks display and it is one of the best places to usher in the New Year. Delight in Club55’s New Year’s Eve buffet dinner (S$248++ per pax) and have a taste of the Honey-Balsamico Glazed Spanish Pork Leg and Poached William Pear with Champagne Sabayon among others. Guests can top up S$48++ for free-flow champagne the entire night!

Marina Bay Sands
Level 55, Hotel Tower 2
Tel: +65 6688 8858

#4 CUT BY WOLFGANG PUCK

For Christmas, partake in CUT’s Christmas Eve menu (S$500++ for four) featuring notable dishes such as U.S.D.A. Prime, Illinois Corn Fed Bone-in Rib Eye Steak aged for 21 days and Mini Kobe Sliders.

New Year’s Eve at CUT will see you indulging in prime cuts in the form of Red Poll Ribeye dry aged for 45 days and Big Eye Tuna Tartare with Wasabi aioli and Togarashi crisps with tosa soy.

For the first time ever, the steak restaurant is serving a New Year’s Day Brunch (S$175++) and you can bet that it is spectacular, and the perfect cure for any hangover!. Feast on premium American Wagyu Sirloin Steak and Eggs with roasted Fingerling potato and watercress salad. There will also be a dessert trolley with a curated selection of house-made pastries and free-flow alcohol.

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
B1-71, Galleria Level
Tel: +65 6688 8517

#5 DB BISTRO & OYSTER BAR BY DANIEL BOULUD

Ring in Christmas with this contemporary French bistro’s four-course Christmas Eve menu (S$165++ per pax) that comes with top-quality seafood—Oscietra Caviar, King Crab Salad, Chilean Seabass “Black & White” with black truffles and more.

From now to 25 Dec, pamper your family and loved ones with the classic Bûche de Noël (S$50+) log cake which is available for takeaway. Available in both Chocolate Praline and Coconut Mango flavours, these handcrafted French roulades make great gifts to bring along to a festive gathering.

Have a taste of Celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud’s signature “Black Tie” Scallops and Champagne Rose Floating Garden, which are part of the five-course New Year’s Eve menu at S$198++. Guests can choose to go for sommelier wine-pairing for both festive menus (S$75++).

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
B1-48, Galleria Level
Tel: +65 6688 8525

#6 OSTERIA MOZZA BY NANCY SILVERTON

Osteria Mozza is a reflection of Chef Nancy Silverton’s love for Italian cuisine and the restaurant is best known for its largest variety of fresh handmade pastas daily and its free standing mozzarella bar.

Go Italian this Christmas with their two-day only six-course tasting menu (S$188++). You must try the Tortellini in Brodo with white truffle and Cavatelli with winter squash and sage.

Treat your palate to a hearty five-course dinner (S$188++) as you welcome the New Year by savouring authentic Italian dishes such as the Shrimp Ravioli with Vermouth and fine herbs, and the Lobster ‘Fra Diavolo’ with white wine, garlic, chili, tomato and fresh herbs.

Pair your meal with full-bodied Riserva wine to make it all the better (S$120++).

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
B1-42-46, Galleria Level
Tel: +65 6688 8522

#7 RISE

Enjoy a spread of holiday fare at RISE Restaurant, an all-day dining restaurant with an impressive international buffet known for its sustainable seafood and adjacent herb garden.

On Christmas Eve and Christmas, the live stations will be cooking up a storm with Christmas classics such as the Ravioli with black truffle shavings, Honey glazed ham with pineapple sauce and Traditional roasted turkey.

The celebrations continue on to New Year’s Eve, where you will be treated to a mouthwatering array of dishes including Spanish baby pig Balinese style and Salmon coulibiac with champagne sauce.

Rise Festive Pricing
15-17 & 22-23 Dec S$68 (Lunch) S$88 (Dinner)
CHILD S$25 (Lunch) S$38 (Dinner)

24 Dec S$72 (Lunch) S$128 (Dinner)
CHILD S$25 (Lunch) S$58 (Dinner)

25 Dec BRUNCH S$158
S$198 (free-flow champagne, craft beer, sommelier’s selection wines, juices & soft drinks)
S$368 (premium free-flow Piper Rare champagne, speciality cocktails, craft beer, sommelier’s selection wines, juices & soft drinks)
DINNER S$118
CHILD S$58

29-30 Dec S$68 (Lunch) S$88 (Dinner)
CHILD S$25 (Lunch) S$38 (Dinner)

31 Dec S$72 (Lunch) S$148 (Dinner)
CHILD S$25 (Lunch) S$58 (Dinner)

1 Jan BRUNCH S$158
$198 (free-flow champagne, craft beer, sommelier’s selection wines, juices & soft drinks)
S$368 (premium free-flow Piper Rare champagne, speciality cocktails, craft beer, sommelier’s selection wines, juices & soft drinks)
DINNER S$98
CHILD S$48

Marina Bay Sands
Hotel Lobby, Tower 1
Tel: +65 6688 5525

#8 SPAGO BY WOLFGANG PUCK

Perched on Sands SkyPark, Spago is Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s second restaurant at Marina Bay Sands showcasing Californian cuisine.

If you are looking for something extra special to spice up the festive season, start your night at the Spago Dining Room with a four-course Christmas menu (S$195++) and three or four-course New Year’s Eve menu (from S$250++) which will exceed your expectations. Some creations to take note of are the Black Truffle Veal Filet Mignon Tartare and the signature Pan Seared Red Snapper “Laksa”.

Then head next door to Spago’s Bar and Lounge for their Royal Countdown New Year’s Eve Party (S$99++ cover charge inclusive of a glass of Champagne) where guests can have bar bites and cocktails at the al fresco bar while enjoying the mesmerising fireworks display.

Minimum spend applies for table reservations.

Marina Bay Sands
Sands SkyPark, Tower 2 Level 57
Tel: +65 6688 9955

#9 THE BIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR

On 24 and 25 Dec, the festive season is in full swing and you get to enjoy a delicious platter of Chicken Fried Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Tiramisu with Almond Biscotti (S$48++).

Usher in 2018 with the New Year’s Eve three-course menu (S$98++) which includes a glass of prosecco with festive specials such as Uni Baked King Crab, a choice of Fried Chicken and Caviar or Bone-in Short Rib, and Red Velvet Trifle. The restaurant’s bar is by the waterfront so you can head up after for more tipple as you enjoy the hourly fireworks!

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
B1-07, Galleria Level
Tel: +65 6688 9959

#10 THE BAR AT WAKU GHIN BY TETSUYA WAKUDA

Dedicated to the art of Japanese cocktail, The Bar at Waku Ghin welcomes you as you enter Celebrity Chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s two Michelin-starred restaurant.

Their festive bar bites menu (S$200++ per person) caters to two pax and it features six premium dishes with star dishes such as Aburi Tasmanian Ocean Trout with a hint of chilli and Japanese Ohmi Wagyu from Shiga prefecture with wasabi and citrus soy.

Available on Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve and Day from 5pm to 10pm, this is the ideal dining destination for couples or those looking for an intimate setting for dinner.

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
L2-01, Level 2 Dining
Tel: +65 6688 8507

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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

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Are we already in December? Time slips by when we are having fun, but we should really take a little breather, slow down and savour the remaining moments of 2014. Bonuses are coming in, Christmas is round the corner, and soon before we know it, we’d be counting down to a new year.

What are your plans for the yuletide festivities? Have you started feasting already?

If you haven’t had an idea, we have (more) suggestions on how to pamper your taste buds. Well, we always do, and this time, it is at one of our favourite hotels no less. Be enraptured in all the warmth of festivities at PARKROYAL on Pickering, and spend the lasts of 2014 with traditional goodies in the lush iconic urban resort.

Sitting adjacent to the historic Hong Lim Park, PARKROYAL on Pickering is fast becoming the icon of Chinatown. Its award-winning architecture is a sheer sight to behold, with greenery in abundance, and charming cascading plants that caress the building so mysteriously yet beautifully. And what lies beneath is a supremely gorgeous restaurant-in-a-garden that we fall in love with over and over again.

There’s always something very inviting about Lime Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Pickering, it makes us feel all warm and cozy like we’re coming home for Christmas. We always love a good meal there, and even more so when the culinary team helmed by Executive Chef Vijayakant is all geared up to pamper us with their bests for the year-end celebrations.

And here are some of our picks from PARKROYAL on Pickering’s festive menu 2014 – some for a scrumptious dinner at Lime, and some to take home to host our guests with the best party food.

From 12th to 23rd December 2014 and 26th to 30th December 2014, dine at Lime and receive a complimentary glass of Limeade – the signature mocktail and our perfect blend. The little ones get a cup each too.

Starring perennial Christmas favourites, Lime’s impressive buffet repertoire will include Lobster Bisque Soup, Roasted Turkey, US Prime Ribs, and our favourite Honey Baked Ham.

Now, this is hands down the BEST ham we have had this year. Nothing comes close to Lime’s rendition – the skin is coated with a copious amount of honey, then baked to a mild crisp, leaving a mild sweetness that complements the saltiness of the ham. It is like a perfect marriage of taste, and one that lingers in the mouth (and the minds). One serving is definitely not enough to satisfy!

And why, the duck confit with pan-seared foie gras is too lovely to be missed too! If any, we cannot resist a good foie gras that is pan-seared to perfection, with a beautiful crisp that cocoons the warmest creaminess. That’s why we really appreciate Lime’s ala minute stations. The passionate chefs are ever ready to whip up hearty dishes for your gastronomical muses.

There are many variations of yule logs in the market, but locals will dig Lime’s presentation – Durian Mousse with Vanilla Buttercream Log Cake. The nation’s coveted tropical fruit in a soft cake, generously covered with fragrant vanilla buttercream; such a decadent indulgence that even Santa would be pleased.

From the last we’ve heard, Lime is fully booked for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, so if you are planning to try their festive buffet which runs daily from 12 to 23 Dec 2014, and 26 to 30 Dec 2014, make sure you book a table soon.

Click here to find out more about PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Festive Dining at Lime.

PARKROYAL ON PICKERING’S FESTIVE GOODIES

Want to have all the festive goodies at the comfort of your home? Lime has a whole array of takeaways for you to pamper your guests with! From 1st to 25th December, take your pick from a series of festive roasts (pre-ordering required 2 days in advance), log cakes and chocolates. Yes, our favourite Honey Baked Ham (S$88++) is included in the festive roast.

Three pretty log cakes to choose from – Chocolate Cremaux with Crunchy Hazelnut Fellutine (S$29++ for 500g, S$58++ for 1kg), Durian Mousse with Vanilla Buttercream Log (S$34++ for 500g, S$68++ for 1kg) and Mango Passionfruit with Caramel Log Cake (S$29++ for 500g, S$58++ for 1kg).

Because sweets make such marvelous gifts, Lime has created so many for you to bring home too. There are pralines, there are cookies, and there is even a gingerbread house. Prices start from a very affordable S$12++. Now, you can’t say you have no idea on what presents to buy!

Click here to find out more about PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Festive Goodies.

Well, feasting also does not stop when Christmas is over. There are 12 days of Christmas, and there is the New Year to look forward to, too! Can’t get enough of Lime? Welcome 2015 with a celebratory buffet lunch or dinner at the restaurant. End the year on a high with unlimited servings of champagne and wine, or order Piper Heidsieck Champagne at a special rate of S$88++ per bottle.

Usher in the New Year at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party which starts at 10pm. At S$108++, it comes with free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks alongside canapés and an oyster bar. There is also the option of free flow of Piper Heidsieck Champagne at S$128++. The balloon drop at midnight will give you a chance to win a stay at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Presidential Suite.

Beat your hangover with even more champagne and wine at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s New Year’s Day Brunch. From US Prime Ribs to Lobster Bisque and Pan-fried Foie Gras, there’s no better way to start the New Year on the right note.

Click here to find out more details of PARKROYAL on Pickering’s New Year Celebrations.

12 to 23 Dec, 26 to 30 Dec 2014
Festive Buffet Lunch: Adult S$68++, Child S$34++
Festive Buffet Dinner: Adult S$78++, Child S$39++

31 Dec 2014
New Year’s Eve Lunch Buffet: Adult S$68++, Child S$34++
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet: Adult S$118++ or S$148++**; Child S$59++

1 Jan 2015
New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet: Adult S$108++, or S$138++**; Child S$54++.
New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet: Adult $78++/pax; Child S$39++

** includes free flow of champagne, wines, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

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Lime
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Email: lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com
Buffet Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.