Weekendin Singapore Dec '14 | Issue 09 | Page 56

WeekendinFEATURE WeekendinFEATURE CELEBRATIONS It was like stepping into a winter wonderland when I entered the St. Regis. White and frosty decorations filled the table, and I temporarily came to forget the sweltering heat outside. The soft sound of Christmas jazz music filled the air, creating an overall cosy and intimate atmosphere that was replete with that warm fuzzy Christmasy feeling we all love. I was to try a variety of dishes from St. Regis’s two different restaurants; the contemporary French cuisine of Brasserie Les Saveurs, as well as the ever delectable Italian cuisine from LaBrezza. Les Saveurs is holding A Cherished Christmas Dinner Affair on the 24th December, as well as Champagne Brunch on the 25th and 26th of December and 1st January. Meanwhile, LaBrezza is holding an Epicurean 5-Course Christmas Eve Dinner on the 24th, as well as a New Year’s Eve Dinner. We began with the Amuse Bouche - Poached Egg with Shaved Black Truffle. While on the slightly eggy side, this was countered by the delicious surges of flavour from the truffle. Guests at the Les Saveurs restaurant will find this to be the perfect starter before they start on their buffet. Weekendin 54 LaBrezza Next was the Artichoke and Potato Soup that was served with Boston Lobster Tartare, Tarragon Espuma and Crispy Squid Ink Polenta. This dish is part of the 5-course dinner menu planned for Christmas Eve at LaBrezza, and I was pleased to note that the soup balanced out the taste of the Lobster Tartare, making the entire meal a rather enjoyable experience. One of the highlights for me was the medley of seafood that is to be served as Les Saveurs’ various Champagne Brunc