Weekendin Singapore Dec '14 | Issue 09 | Page 66

WeekendinFEATURE WeekendinFEATURE CELEBRATIONS Royal Plaza on Scotts Raffles Hotel Pan Pacific Singapore Hilton Singapore Carousel Celebrate the festive holidays with Gems of the Season, a delightful array of festive goodies from Gourmet Carousel. Let this sumptuous collection of sweet and savoury delights thoughtfully put together by the culinary talents at Royal Plaza on Scotts add sparkle to your festive spread. A Five-Course Dinner, a Festive Lunch Buffet, a New Year’s Eve Gala Ball and traditional High Tea are just some of the events taking place at Raffles Singapore’s restaurants and bars this coming Festive season. Edge Edge provides a theatrical and interactive dining experience that offers a culinary tour of Singapore, the region and the Pacific Rim. Enjoy a variety of delectable Asian and Pacific cuisines – including Chinese, Malay, Indian, Singaporean, Thai, Japanese and Pan Pacific’s signature “Pacific Cuisines”, available at seven open kitchens and prepared “a la minute”. Checkers Brasserie Relish the season’s good cheer and enjoy a host of Italian festive feasts at Hilton Singapore starting from Monday 9 December through New Year’s Eve, Tuesday 31 December. New Executive Chef Fabrizio Aceti who hails from Piedmont, Italy has lined up celebratory buffets at Checkers Brasserie featuring northern Italian gastronomy including the traditional Porchetta di Maiale and Piedmont Bagna Càuda. Enjoy classic festive fare such as traditional roasted Christmas turket, gourmet cold cuts, homemade German Dresden stolen, traditional English fruit cake and homemade Italian panettone. Alternatively, indulge in a unique savoury experience with Mug hlai Tandoori Turkey which is marinated with tandoori spices and served with fragrant basmati rice and pudina chutney. Price 24 December 2013 Lunch: $50 (adult), $32 (child) High Tea: $43 (adult), $28 (child) Dinner: $82 (adult), $45 (child) Celebrate the spirit of Christmas at Raffles Grill over Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day lunch, specially designed by Executive Chef Pierre Burgade. It cannot get more festive with highlights such as Seared Scallops, “Challans” Duck Breast, Alaskan King Crab, and Breast Capon. For New Year’s, celebrate at Raffles Singapore which has held an annual New Year’s Eve Gala Ball since the 1900s. A distinguished tradition, it remains a social highlight in the Raffles Singapore calendar. Enjoy the delicate butler-passed canapés whilst sipping delicious champagne in the colonial surrounding of the hotel lobby. A six course dinner specially designed by Executive Chef Pierre Burgade follows. Price 24 & 25 December 2013 Christmas Eve Festive 5-Course Set Dinner at Raffles Grill: $318 Christmas Day Festive 5-Course Set Lunch at Raffles Grill: $318 25 December 2013 Lunch: $50 (adult), $32 (child) High Tea: $43 (adult), $28 (child) Dinner: $75 (adult), $42 (child) Raffles Hotel | 1 Beach Road | Singapore 189673 | T 6337 1886 [email protected] Price 24 & 25 December 2013 Christmas Eve Dinner: $148 with free-flow of G.H. Mumm champagne, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and draft beer, $49 (child) Christmas Day Lunch: $158 with free-flow of G.H. Mumm champagne, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and draft beer, $49 (child) Christmas Day Dinner: $78 31 December 2013 New Year’s Eve Gala Ball at Hotel Lobby: $699 Royal Plaza on Scotts | 25 Scotts Road | Singapore 228220 T 6589 7799 | [email protected] Over the festive period, a smorgasbord of Christmas delights awaits you. Highlights include Honey Glazed Gammon Ham Bone-In, Roast Turkey, Crunchy Hazelnut Log Cake, Gingerbread Macaroon and Chestnut Crème Brûlée. A special Kids Room with bouncy castle, magic shows and, arts and crafts will be available during Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch. Weekendin 64 Besides the anticipated Christmas turkey and prime beef roast, the highlight for meat lovers are the succulent suckling pig roast of Porchetta di Maiale which is cooked at a low temperature of 85°C in the oven for 4 hours as well as the roasted whole milk-fed lamb. In addition, seafood lovers can look forward to the freshest catch including whole Yellow Fin Tuna fiesta which you can choose to enjoy as a sashimi or pan-seared with foie gras, fresh oysters such as Belon, Fines de Claire and Tsarskaya as well as lobsters. Price 24 & 25 December 2013 Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet: $178 (adult), $88 (child) Christmas Day Lunch Buffet: $198 (adult), $98 (child) 31 December 2013 New Year’s Eve Dinner: $168 (adult), $88 (child) Pan Pacific Singapore | 7 Raffles Boulevard | Marina Square Singapore 039595 | T 6826 8240 | [email protected] Hilton Singapore | 581 Orchard Road | Singapore 238883 T 6730 3390 | [email protected] 65 Weekendin