Weekendin Singapore Dec '14 | Issue 09 | Page 24

intheBUZZ Dine and Chill at RoundHouse Fancy a Sunday brunch or a night of drinks with friends? Come on down to RoundHouse Pizza, Bar & Grill. The restaurant serves an array of modern European cuisines and drinks befitting for your empty bellies. Whet your appetite with favourites such as Tuna Tartar and dig in to their revered Lamb Shank thereafter. Prepare to indulge in more of their in-house delights by quaffing down their signature cocktail—the RoundHouse Kick. Jump start a great weekend by luxuriating in their Sunday Roast Buffet (available from 11am-3pm) where their popular Premium Angus Roast Rib Eye takes centrestage complemented to perfection by portions of Mashed/Roast Potato, Mushroom Ragout, Cauliflower au Gratin and Yorkshire Pudding dazzled by gravy. End the day with their lip-smacking Bread & Butter Pudding. Drop by on Wednesday for an evening of fun at their Quiz Night and stand a chance to knock off S$200 from your tab. . L u x ur y. Hotel Resort Spa LU XU RY BOU TIQU E ISLA N D BEACH RESORTS Th e E s s e n ce o f E l e g a n ce, B e a u t y, Pe a ce a n d Tra n q u i l i t y RoundHouse Pizza, Bar & Grill is located at 100 Turf Club Road www.roundhouse.com.sg Sari Pacifica Beach Resort & Spa Redang Island, Terengganu Pull your own beer at The Chop House Turn Up the Heat Joining the popular stretch of dining enclaves, Lower East Side Taqueria opens its doors to a vibrant menu of tacos, burritos and juicy meats to spice up your senses. Featuring a variety of Mexico’s intensive hot chillies and peppers, prepare yourself for a fiery good time as you bring your taste buds up to a whole new level. One will not miss the prominent colours of green, blue and yellow that adorn the walls and will undoubtedly be lured in by the overhanging chandelier-like wooden pallets and chairs. The succulent Pork Belly Taco and their exclusive concoction of Octopus and Squid Burrito will do more than just quelling your hunger. For the adventurous, scale the ladder of spice intensities to get the most out of the authentic Mexican cuisine. To quench those flaming tongues, take a quaff of their traditional homemade Horchata. Lower East Side Taqueria is located at 19 East Coast Road | www.lowereastsidesg.com Created by the same people who brought the successful Wooloomooloo Steakhouse to Singapore, the new gastro-bar The Chop House showcases classic western favourites that are executed with flair and fun. Located at Vivocity, the Chop House is also the first in Singapore and Asia to feature a state of the art SelfTap Beer concept from USA, whereby customers pull their own pints and are charged by the millilitre using a stored value card. Steak and burger lovers will not be disappointed by the portions and variety offered, and each of these comes with complimentary homemade condiments that add even more excitement to your meal. The perfect setting for a chill-out with friends, there is both an indoor setting and an outdoor setting that faces the waterfront and the spectacular view of Sentosa. The Chop House is located at #01-161/162 VivoCity | www.the-chop-house.com Casual Japanese Dining Shirokiya, a casual Japanese dining concept that is part of the billion dollar F&B giant Monteroza Group, has opened its first store in Singapore. Its strong, signature menu emphasises wholesome healthy cuisine, and uses all natural and high quality ingredients in conjunction with superior culinary techniques. With its core focus on good health and beauty, no less than 85 of the food items are high in collagen, hyalruonan, capsaicin and lycopene power. Furthermore all soymilk and beancurd available are made freshly daily by Mr Bean using a dedicated recipe. Shirokiya also has a stylish alfresco bar at the terrace with fresh cocktails, and one of the favourites is the Kirin Beer Smoothie, or frozen beer, which is perfect for a hot day. Sari Pacifica Beach Resort & Spa Sibu Island, Tanjung Leman, Johor Sari Pacifica Beach Resort & Spa Lang Tengah Island, Terengganu Sari Pacifica AD Please visit our website for special room rates www.saripacifica.com Shirokiya is located at 43/ 43A Cuppage Terrace | www.shirokiya.com.sg Chef Jeremy Nguee’s Collaboration with Platters Bistro & Wine Bar Platters Bistro & Wine Bar, a pioneer of platter dining also includes a unique Chef-designed series, whereby a chef from Singapore is invited to design his own cuisine on 6 platters, which will be available for four months. The recent collaboration sees Chef Jeremy Nguee, chef owner of Preparazzi, create a series of indulgent dishes that are full of exciting flavours, some of which Singaporeans might find surprisingly familiar. Chef Nguee who is passionate about promoting Singapore cuisine and produce, has put together hearty combinations such as the Manic Meat Main Course which has grilled Angus sirloin and roast chicken, accompanied with Buah Keluak butter, home made foie gras terrine and grape jelly. With their tongue-in cheek nicknames and daring flavours, this is the perfect place to be for a unforgettable albeit decadent Christmas feast. Platters Bistro & Wine Bar is located at 42 Club Street | www.platters.com.sg Weekendin 22 www.aseanialangkawi.com.my www.aseaniabeachresort.com.my SARI PACIFIC