If like us, you have an irresistible urge to take photos of your food before digging into it, then we think that the Quandoo Q Plate Contest is perfect for you.

As part of their latest campaign, Quandoo is giving away S$150 cash-back each to 6 lucky winners and a 4D3N holiday for 2 pax to either Hong Kong or Bali worth S$1,500 to 3 luckier winners over the course of 3 months between August and October 2017.

But here’s the catch. You will be taking and uploading a photo of your finished plate instead of your food. This is all part of Quandoo’s plan to move away from conventional food photos and towards a new trend where diners show their empty plates instead because as much as filters make your food more attractive, an empty plate serves as a better indication of a great meal.

Read on to find out how you can simply take a photo to win great prizes!

WHAT IS QUANDOO?

If you have not heard of Quandoo, they are essentially a global restaurant reservation platform that allows diners to search for, find and make reservations at restaurants online with just a few clicks on your desktop or mobile devices.

And on Quandoo, the listed merchants are aplenty; choices range from local favourites to Michelin-starred international restaurants and cuisines from Asian to French.

Besides making it easier than ever to reserve a table at your favourite restaurants, diners can benefit from loyalty points, cash-back rewards, special offers and the ability to share their dining experiences with other Quandoo users.

Listing over 1200 restaurants for you to choose from in Singapore alone, there is no reason why dining out should be a hassle nor is it a challenge anymore. There will always be restaurants for you to check out!

QUANDOO Q PLATE CONTEST DETAILS

As we mentioned, the Quandoo Q Plate Contest will be held over a 3-month period (August to October 2017) with 3 winners selected a month. Each month, 1 lucky person will walk away with a 4D3N holiday for 2 pax worth S$1,500 to either Hong Kong or Bali and the other 2 will receive S$150 in cash-back rewards.

Winners will be drawn from each specific month’s entries alone and they will be tracked via the #QuandooMoment hashtag. Feel free to submit multiple entries to increase your chances of winning but do note that this contest is only open to local participants.

To take part in this contest and be that much closer to winning a holiday or some money, simply follow these few easy steps:

1. Place your cutlery in a Q shape on your empty plate and snap a photo of it.
2. Ensure that your Instagram account is public.
3. Upload your picture to Instagram with the following: Hashtag #QuandooMoment, tag @quandoo_sg and tag the restaurant or restaurant location.

To get you started, here are 4 restaurants in partnership with Quandoo that you can consider dining at and having your first (or first three) photos submitted.

ARTEMIS GRILL

With a glorious view that overlooks the Marina Bay skyline, a remarkable menu featuring the very best in Mediterranean cuisine, and top-notch service, Artemis Grill is really sky-high dining experience done right.

It focuses on sustainability and fresh organic produce, with menus changing to accommodate fresh seasonal ingredients.

138 Market Street,
#40-01 CapitaGreen (Rooftop),
Singapore 048946
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Wed: 11.30am – 10pm
Thu & Fri: 11.30am – 12am
Sat: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

BOTTEGA RESTAURANT

Bottega is an authentic Italian gastro bar and grocery store all rolled out in one. Serving delectable antipasti dishes, pizzas and pasta, it is the house-made dough that sets this Italian trattoria ahead of the rest. Bottega is set to be a Singapore institution and currently has 3 outlets—in Hong Kong Street, Tanjong Katong and Serangoon Gardens.

Bottega is truly the place to go to sample a slice of Italy.

31 Hong Kong Street
Singapore 059670
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 12am
Sat: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

MICHAEL’S BAR & GRILL

South Buona Vista Road is the lucky home to international delight, Michael’s Bar & Grill. This Singapore favourite has been serving up delicious dishes ranging from delectable chicken wings, mousaka and spectacular lamb shanks since 1979.

Whether you are in the mood to grab a drink with your mates or have a relaxing lunch or dinner, Michael’s Bar & Grill located has got you covered! Be sure to try their rainbow shots going for only S$1 and take advantage of their 1-for-1 promotions that change daily.

Mileslife is our favourite app to accumulate miles through everyday spending. You can earn 3 miles for every dollar spent at this restaurant. Download and try Mileslife out now! You can use our code ‘Ladyironchef‘ upon your first spending to get 1,000 miles.

32 South Buona Vista Rd,
Singapore 118161
Sun to Thu: 12.30pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Pasir Panjang

KOWLOON BAY HK CAFE

Located at the new Hillion Mall in Bukit Panjang, Kowloon Bay HK Cafe is not your usual neighbourhood “cha chaan teng”. They serve up a fusion of Chinese and Western dishes, striving to delight customer with a unique and delicious Hong Kong style dining experience.

This HK Cafe is best known for their signature “Fei Po Char Siew” honey glazed HK-styled BBQ meat that is roasted with a mixture of lean and fat meat. Other house specialities include their wanton noodles, braised meat bee Hoon and char siew croissants.

With so many exquisite restaurant options available with Quandoo, it’s time to get cracking. S$150 of cash-back rewards or a 4D3N holiday to either Hong Kong or Bali worth S$1,500 could be yours and the contest mechanics are so simple.

In case you have forgotten, the Quandoo Q Plate Contest will be held over the course of 3 months between August to October 2017 and 3 winners will be awarded each month—1 winner winning a 4D3N holiday for 2 pax to either Hong Kong or Bali worth S$1500 and 2 winners winning S$150 in cash-back rewards each.

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It is a brand new month, and are you ready for HungryGoWhere Online Reservations’ monthly instalment? These guys offer the best dining perks in town every month, and it is one that we are so accustomed to counting down to for monthly treats.

To kick off the new year with great dining promotions, HungryGoWhere Online Reservations is offering a special set menu at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse and complimentary Margaritas and Calamari at Cafe Iguana.

Here is how you can enjoy these exciting offers.

ENJOY A SPECIAL MENU AT WOOLOOMOOLOO STEAKHOUSE FOR S$58++/PAX

This special set menu is created exclusively for HungryGoWhere Online Reservation users. The Wooloomooloo Steakhouse x HungryGoWhere Set Dinner Menu is going to be exclusive in conjunction with the restaurant’s new Head Chef, Glenn Bowman.

Enjoy an appetiser of either a classic Minestrone Soup or a light Pumpkin & Lentil Salad.; followed by a main course of either a Prawn & Vongole Linguine, Crispy Skin Barramundi or the Australian 120-Day Grain Fed Sirloin.

But of course, if you are at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse, always pick their delicious steaks! End off your meal with a sweet and decadent Vanilla Custard Tart that comes with a mango and strawberry salad.

You can enjoy this menu when you make a reservation through the HungryGoWhere website or mobile app. It is valid from 04 Jan to 29 Feb 2016. This special Set Dinner Menu is not valid on Valentine’s Day – 14 Feb 2016 – and is only valid daily for dinner service. A minimum of 2 diners is needed to enjoy this special set meal at S$58++.

FREE MARGARITAS AND CALAMARI AT CAFE IGUANA

Enjoy a complimentary Margarita for every diner and also a serving of Calamari (worth S$16++) on the house for every reservation made via HungryGoWhere (with a minimum spending of S$20++ per reservation/bill).

Pick your Margarita of choice – Traditional Lime, Raspberry, Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry, Mango, Soursop, Pink Guava or Kiwi.

You are entitled to this offer if you make a reservation through HungryGoWhere website or mobile app. A minimum booking of 2 persons and maximum of 8 persons per reservation is necessary.

This promotion will last for the entire month of January 2016 at Café Iguana and is available daily from 4pm to 10pm on weekdays, and from 12pm to 10pm on weekends.

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Want more exclusive dining deals in Singapore? In October’s installation, HungryGoWhere Online Reservations will be offering 40 fabulous F&B promotions that you can enjoy when you make a reservation through its online reservations website, or mobile app.

This month’s offers for this 10-10 Specials Campaign includes dining deals of S$10 food and drinks, $10 off the bill and/or 10% discounts, alongside several other exciting offers. We picked five of the best exclusive dining deals that you can enjoy this October with HungryGoWhere Online Reservations.

S$10 PIZZAS & PASTAS AT SPIZZA

Enjoy 10-inch pizzas and/or dry pastas with classic sauces at only S$10++ from Mondays to Fridays. This is valid for one S$10++ pizza/pasta for every two diners.

$10 OFF 3-COURSE SET LUNCH AT BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Bedrock Bar & Grill has long been known to serve up some of the best steaks in Singapore. With HungryGoWhere Online Reservations, enjoy S$10 off any 3-course set lunch that features amazing grilled meats and seafood.

$10 SELECTED MAIN COURSES AT RESTAURANT SELA

What better way to enjoy the delicious main at Restaurant SELA, than having it for only S$10++ (U.P. from S$18++ to S$22++)? Now, you can enjoy dishes such as Confit of Chicken Leg, Pan-Fried Barramundi and Grilled Cauliflower Steak at S$10++.

SECOND DINER ENJOYS BBQ BUFFET AT S$10 NETT AT COCOBOLO POOLSIDE BAR + GRILL

Over at Cocobolo Poolside Bar + Grill @ Park Hotel Clarke Quay, the second diner gets to enjoy a la minute grilled premium meats such as New Zealand Angus Sirloin and Australian Rack of Lamb at S$10 nett for BBQ buffet dinners on Friday and Saturday nights.

10% OFF DAILY DINNER BUFFET & WEEKEND BRUNCH BUFFET AT MAKAN@JEN

Lastly, enjoy Makan@Jen’s delicious weekend brunch and daily dinner buffets with a 10% discount when you make a reservation through HungryGoWhere Online Reservations. It is as simple as that!

Do note that the participating restaurants’ offers are only applicable when you make a reservation via HungryGoWhere Online Reservations website or mobile app.

Head over to HungryGoWhere Online Reservations to find out more details as well as the terms & conditions for the promotions, which are available from now till 31 October 2015.

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Here are two exclusive dining perks when you make a reservation using HungryGoWhere Online Reservations – get a free HungryGoWhere Limited Edition Lobster Roll at Platypus Kitchen, and the fourth diner dines for free at Melt – The World Cafe.

GET A FREE HUNGRYGOWHERE LIMITED EDITION LOBSTER ROLL

Over at Platypus Kitchen – which serves the same lobster rolls as its sister restaurant, Platypus Lobster Shack – you can get the Traditional, Spicy Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Piquant Garlic, and the Uni Roll.

From now till 10 June 2015, enjoy a free HungryGoWhere Limited Edition Lobster Roll (worth $23.90++) with a minimum of $50 spending when you book your table at Platypus Kitchen for dinner using HungryGoWhere Online Reservations.

FOURTH DINER DINES FOR FREE AT MELT – THE WORLD CAFE

Melt – The World Cafe at Mandarin Oriental Singapore has one of the best buffet spreads in town to boast, and from now till 30 June 2015, the fourth diner dines for free when you make a reservation (for a minimum booking of 4 adult guests) via HungryGoWhere Online Reservations. This promotion is available from Mondays to Thursdays, for both lunch and dinner.

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HungryGoWhere Online Reservations is an online booking system for restaurants that we trust and if you haven’t used it before, it is just about the right time now to try it for yourself. From now till April, they have a series of special promotions when you book a table through its online reservations system.

Making a reservation for your favourite restaurant online is not only convenient and super easy (it takes just a minute to book and confirm a table), you also get to enjoy certain perks when you book through HungryGoWhere Online Reservations. Yes, we are so done with calling up restaurants and waiting for a decade before they pick up the phone, before waiting another three decades for them to confirm a table for us. Online reservation is the way to go!

To tempt you first, you get a free Duck Roasted with Ten Wonder Herbs at Dian Xiao Er when you book online with HungryGoWhere. Over at Brussel Sprouts, they are giving away a serving of Mussels when you make your reservation through the website.

DIAN XIAO ER

Get a free Duck Roasted with Ten Wonder Herbs (worth S$27.30++) when you book a table (minimum of 4 persons, minimum spending of S$20 per reservation) through HungryGoWhere.

This offer is ongoing from now till 30 April 2015, and it is available at six Dian Xiao Er outlets – Bedok Mall, Jem, Junction 8, Marina Square, Changi Airport (T3) and Tampines Mall from Mondays to Fridays only. And we are telling you, this is so worth it.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Book a table at Brussels Sprouts via HungryGoWhere and get a free starter-sized Mussels (worth S$20++) with a minimum spending of S$50. This offer is available at all three Brussels Sprouts outlets at Big Splash, Robertson Quay, and Sentosa Cove from now till 8 April 2015.

The next time you are dining out, give HungryGoWhere Online Reservations a shot and experience how easy it is to make a restaurant reservation.

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Making a restaurant reservation sounds like a foreign thing to do here in Singapore, but it is a huge trend in Western countries. Getting a table at the popular and best restaurants are usually tough when you do a walk-in, and that is why everyone relies on prior reservations to guarantee their seats.

And we are really heartened to see this trend taking flight in Singapore. There are aplenty restaurant reservation options, and even more reasons why we should pick up this habit. For one, we have recently implemented HungryGoWhere Online Reservations on our website, and you may have noticed the red box at the end of posts that feature participating merchants.

HungryGoWhere Online Reservations (book.hungrygowhere.com) is a really useful system and one that we trust, and we share with you the various reasons why you should use it too.

#1 HUNGRYGOWHERE ONLINE RESERVATIONS IS FREE TO BOOK

Yes, first and most important point to ease everyone’s curiosity – it is completely free when you make your reservations online. Well, unless you consider time as an opportunity cost. But that would make your time well spent because you get your confirmation instantly. Which brings us to our next point.

#2 INSTANT CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESTAURANT BOOKING

Remember how you tried to call that supposedly awesome French restaurant and nobody picked up your hundred and one calls, and you ended up not having a table when you walked in, and all of a sudden that place does not seem all too awesome anymore? You will never get this if you use HungryGoWhere Online Reservations, because for as long as there is an availability, you are guaranteed an instant confirmation. We are definitely thankful we need not go through all that incessant calling again.

#3 THERE WON’T BE ANY MISTAKES WITH YOUR RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS

And because it is such a smart system, there will be no mistakes at all. No cases of double booking and having to leave the restaurant disappointed, no cases of a missing chair when you had clearly told the host through the phone that you’d need a table for x instead of a table for y.

#4 THE ONLINE BOOKING RESERVATION SYSTEM IS USER-FRIENDLY

The interface is one that is really user-friendly, and the number of clicks is really minimal. You do not need to spend an hour trying to figure the system; neither do you need to fill in a survey-like form. Just pick a date, select the number of diners, and provide the mandatory contact details. Any special requests may be put in to facilitate the restaurant’s preparation for your arrival. It is that simple and straight to the point.

#5 BOOK A TABLE WITH THE HOTTEST RESTAURANTS IN TOWN

HungryGoWhere Online Reservations has a comprehensive list of merchants for you to make your reservations with. Just look out for the red box at the end of each post here on ladyironchef.com, and upon clicking, it brings you directly to the booking page. And the list is always expanding, so there will be no lack of dining outlets for you to secure a table or two with.

HungryGoWhere Online Reservations is rewarding its users with The Booker’s Banquet. Each month, two lucky bookers and five friends per booker will each win an incredible dining experience specially crafted by the head chefs at two top-notch restaurants.

To be the lucky winner each month, pick a restaurant from over 550 restaurants on HungryGoWhere Online Reservations, make your reservation and share your booking on Facebook and Twitter to increase your chances of winning. In short, the more booking you make, the higher your chances of winning.

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