Established in 2009 at Phoenix Park, SPRUCE is best known for its burger, brunch and drinks. Other than the original outlet at Phoenix Park, it has another outlet at HillV2.

The cafe is launching a new afternoon tea set at S$56++ for 2 pax which features an assortment of savoury and sweet bites on a wooden afternoon tea stand from 28 June 2021.

Photos credit: SPRUCE

SPRUCE’s afternoon tea set is available from Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays) 2.30pm – 5.30pm and it comes with the following items:

Savouries (2 pcs each)

• Mushroom Croquette
• Rockmelon with Parma ham
• Sea Scallop with caviar
• Smoked Salmon pinwheel with cream cheese

Sweets (2 pcs each)

• Mini Cranberry Scones
• Pandan Panna Cotta with rose sago
• Mini Cheesecake
• Matcha Swissroll
• Passionfruit Popsicle
• Berries & Cream Puff

Beverages (2 drinks per set)

• Non-alcoholic drinks from the main beverage menu.

SPRUCE @ HillV2
4 Hillview Rise, #01-01 HillV2, Singapore 667979
Tel: +65 97595790

SPRUCE @ Phoenix Park
320 Tanglin Road, #01-01 Singapore 247980
Tel: +65 81687127

Founded in 1999, homegrown bistro The Marmalade Pantry has firmly established itself as one of the best lifestyle restaurants in Singapore. When we mention the name “The Marmalade Pantry”, one will immediately think of their signature pastas, hearty weekend brunches, decadent desserts and stellar afternoon tea sets.

This Mother’s Day, pamper your mum with an elevated afternoon tea at The Marmalade Pantry. Diners will receive a complimentary The Marmalade Pantry Baby Pink Hearts T-Shirt worth S$38+, with a minimum spend of S$100 nett (after GST and service charge) paid with Mastercard® at all three outlets and online.

You can also order a gorgeous floral box that comes with a box of chocolate from The Marmalade Pantry as a simple gift for the very special woman who birthed and raised you.

THE MARMALADE PANTRY’S ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA SET

From 1 May 2021 at the Downtown and Novena outlets, The Marmalade Pantry will introduce its refreshed weekend Afternoon Tea Set ($54++ for two persons)—a selection of classic sweets and savouries including Spicy Crabmeat Dip with Fried Mantou—a rendition of the bistro’s popular Spicy Crabmeat Pasta. This set also includes two pots of tea with a choice of over 10 flavours from homegrown brand Monogram Tea.

Exclusive to Mastercard® holders this Mother’s Day is the elevated A Royal Afternoon Tea Set good for three persons at S$80++ (U.P. S$111++) on two weekends (1 & 2 May and 8 & 9 May 2021) from 11.30am to 5.30pm at The Marmalade Pantry Downtown and Novena outlets.

In addition to the luxurious two-tiered afternoon tea set, you can choose a pasta including the Seared Scallop and Prawn, Truffled Mushroom Risotto, Carbonara, Marmalade Mac & Cheese, Spicy Crabmeat, and Clam Vongole, or you can also go for the Hokkien Noodle—our favourite local dish at The Marmalade Pantry.

And on top of that, it comes with three glasses of De Bortoli Emeri Pink Moscato Sparkling Wine. What a marvellous spread with a very reasonable price tag!

If you are unacquainted with The Marmalade Pantry’s desserts, you are missing out. Their sweet creations are superb, and the flavours never fail. And part of this afternoon tea set is their famed cupcakes!

Gift a surprise to Mum with a dainty Petite Charm floral box by Petite Fleur at $40.80+ (U.P. $48+) Mastercard holders, with a unique preserved mix of Roses, Carnations, Hydrangeas, cotton plant and dried filler flowers.

A Royal Afternoon Tea Set includes:

• Savoury
  - Roast Beef Sandwiches, Open-face Truffle Egg Mayo Sandwiches, Spicy Crabmeat Dip with Fried Mantou, Cranberry Chicken Sandwiches

• Sweet
  - Marmalade Petite Cupcakes, Lemon Meringue Tarts, Bonbons, Plain & Raisin Buttermilk Scones, Clotted Cream, Strawberry Preserve & Orange Marmalade

• Choice of one Pasta (part of A Royal Afternoon Tea Set for three persons)
  - Seared Scallop & Prawn, Truffled Mushroom Risotto, Carbonara, Marmalade Mac & Cheese, Spicy Crabmeat, Spaghetti Alle Vongole or Hokkien Mee

• Three glasses of De Bortoli Emeri Pink Moscato Sparkling Wine (part of A Royal Afternoon Tea Set for three persons)

Aren’t you already excited? Just imagine the smile on Mum’s face when she sees the tier!

AFTERNOON TEA DELIVERY

Planning to celebrate Mother’s Day at home instead? The Marmalade Deluxe Afternoon Tea Set for three persons at S$168+ (U.P. $184+) is available for delivery on two weekends (1 & 2 May and 8 & 9 May 2021) from 11.30am to 5.30pm.

The set offers added indulgence with a celebratory spread of refreshed two-tiered afternoon delicacies, a Petite Charm floral box by Petite Fleur, tea by Monogram, a bottle of Tasmanian Meadow Honey 400g, and a 750ml bottle of De Bortoli Emeri Pink Moscato Sparkling Wine.

Standard Delivery is S$15+ per location and Peak Period Delivery on public holidays and special occasions (Mother’s Day from 7 to 9 May 2021) is S$25+ per location.

• Free delivery with a minimum S$100 (before GST) spend (*$10 peak period surcharge is still applicable for peak period orders)
• S$10 off delivery with a minimum S$80 (before GST) spend
• S$3 off delivery with a minimum S$50 (before GST) spend

Do note that the afternoon tea set is only available for dine-in at The Marmalade Pantry’s Downtown and Novena outlets (subject to a one-day advance reservation), and online for delivery or self-collection.

SPECIALLY DESIGNED, LIMITED EDITION MOTHER’S DAY T-SHIRT

From 1 to 31 May 2021, the homegrown bistro is offering a specially designed Mother’s Day T-Shirt to express your love for Mum. Make Mum feel special with these limited edition t-shirts that are not readily available anywhere else.

If you are dining at the restaurant or comforts of home, you will also receive a complimentary The Marmalade Pantry Baby Pink Hearts T-Shirt worth S$38+, with a minimum spend of S$100 nett (after GST and service charge) paid with Mastercard® at all three outlets and online. This is such a great deal, ain’t it!

FLORAL BOXES FOR YOUR MUM

Brighten up Mum’s day with stunning blooms curated by Petite Fleur in collaboration with The Marmalade Pantry. Lavish her with dainty preserved flowers in the Pink Marvel (S$156+) floral box, or vibrant fresh flowers in The Queen’s Blossom (S$210+) floral box – a special collaboration piece with local florist, Petite Fleur.

The main highlight of The Queen’s Blossom is the Holland Carnations which symbolise beauty and dignity of the most important lady in our lives. Other flowers such as Kenyan Roses, Holland Tulips, Daisies, filler flowers, and foliage are included in the arrangement.

Both floral boxes come with The Marmalade Pantry’s recently launched ‘A Touch of Spring’ Chocolate Collection presented in a chic chocolatier bag encasing 12 decadent handcrafted bonbons. These make simple but very elegant presents for Mum, and flowers always brighten one’s day. Mum totally deserves them.

The Marmalade Pantry
Website: https://www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/
Delivery website: https://delivery.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/en_SG
Facebook: @TheMarmaladePantry
Instagram: TheMarmaladePantry

ION Orchard
#04-11A, ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, T: +65 6734 2700
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm

Novena
#01-02/04, Oasia Hotel Novena
8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 T: +65 6664 0348
Opening hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm

Tanjong Pagar
#01-01, Oasia Hotel Downtown
100 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079333 T: +65 6385 0741
Opening hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm

This post was brought to you by The Marmalade Pantry.

Fennel Cafe is a garden-themed cafe at Flower Dome within Gardens By The Bay which offers panoramic views of Marina Bay and Singapore Flyer. It is easily one of the prettiest places to have afternoon tea in Singapore.

The Afternoon Tea Set is priced at S$45++/pax (deposit is required for reservations).

Here’s what you can expect from Fennel Cafe’s Afternoon Tea Menu.

Savoury

• Egg salad sandwich with tomato chutney
• Chicken liver parfait cherry
• Salmon rillettes and cucumber sandwich
• Gruyere cheese gougeres
• Buttered leek and cheddar quiche

Sweet

• Mandarin choux
• Peanut butter and jelly macaron
• Salted caramel and pine nut tart
• Mango cream doughnut
• Whole wheat shortbread with chocolate and marshmallow

Devonshire

• Homemade scones with clotted cream & berry jam

Coffee/Tea Selection

• English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Chamomile, Peppermint, Rooibos Vanilla
• Espresso, Macchiato, Long Black, Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Mocha

At S$45++/pax, we were perhaps expecting more from the afternoon tea set, but it wasn’t the most impressive spread. The sandwiches, scones and doughnuts were great, but everything else wasn’t that memorable.

It is also worth mentioning that Fennel Cafe offers free-flow coffee/tea for the Afternoon Tea set (one beverage per person to be served at a time).

Having said that, we would still return to Fennel Cafe for the afternoon tea for the ambience and the complimentary access to the Flower Dome. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a leisure afternoon tea and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Do take note of the following if you are planning to go to Fennel Cafe for the afternoon tea.

There is a free buggy service from Gardens by the Bay’s arrival plaza to the Flower Dome and the service runs every five minutes from 11.30 am onwards.

You can also get complimentary access to the Flower Dome without paying the entrance fee which saves you S$12/adult. Make sure to take a stroll in the Flower Dome after having your afternoon tea at Fennel Cafe.

Fennel Cafe
S$45++/pax
3pm – 5pm (last seating at 4pm)

2am:dessertbar By Chef Janice Wong is launching a new Cakes of Versailles High Tea which is inspired by the feature film Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles.

The cakes of Versailles high tea menu will be available on weekends (2pm & 4.30pm) only at 2am:dessertbar from 3 Oct through to 1 Nov 2020, with limited sets available each day.

Chef Janice Wong is collaborating with chefs from the film, Sam Bompas & Harry Parr and Dinara Kasko, as well as local chef, Mohamed Al-Matin (Le Matin) who have all created exclusive items for the menu offering. In short, you can look forward to amazing sweet treats by some of the most talented chefs.

Photos credit: 2am:dessertbar

2am:dessertbar’s Cakes of Versailles High Tea Set for 2 (S$45++/pax) includes the following:

• Strawberry Champagne Cake Slice *In collaboration with Dinara Kasko x1
• Prosecco Raspberry Jelly In collaboration with Bompas & Parr x2
• Pistachio Rose escargot pastry x1
• Plum Galette x1
• Laminated Chocolate Brioche with walnut and sticky date x1
• Canele x1
• Chestnut Quince Lemon Cake x2 As featured in the film
• Chocolate Bon Bons x2 each (Praline poprocks, Lemon Thyme, Salted Caramel)
• Orange Madeleines x2
• Praline Financiers x2
• Foie Gras Eclair x2
• Sandwiches x2
• Choice of Janice Wong Signature Tea or Coffee

2am:dessertbar
21A Lor Liput, Singapore 277733