Bedrock Origin @ Oasis Resort Sentosa - All New Beef & Reef Series

Bedrock Origin at Oasis Resort Sentosa, which opened in September 2021, introduces an all-new Beef & Reef series. It is a quarterly showcase through the year that celebrates a bounty of seafood and premium meats prepared with primal culinary techniques such as curing, dry-ageing and grilling over an applewood fire.

The first edition, available until 31 March 2022, features an array of delectable seafood dishes and steak with a 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu ($188** per person) or a 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu with Caviar ($288** per person). In addition, diners can enhance the dining experience with an exquisite wine pairing for an additional $88 per person.

Kingfish Tartare, Salmon Pastrami Toast, King Crab Roll 4.2/5

The 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu starts with a medley of petite bites comprising Kingfish Tartare, Salmon Pastrami Toast, and King Crab Roll. Among the three starters, my favourite is the king crab roll. It comes with sweet Japanese king crab meat in a tartare sauce is enrobed in thinly sliced green apples and crowned with mountain caviar.

Wine Pairing: A perfect accompaniment to the trio is the Cullen Amber, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from Australia with beautiful tropical and citrusy notes.

Truffle Corn Custard 4/5

The second course is the Truffle Corn Custard. It is a sweet egg custard coming from the freshly juiced corn, complemented with brown butter red prawns, a drizzle of truffle oil, basil oil and tarragon leaves.

Wine Pairing: French Domaine Albert Mann, Riesling, flaunts notes of white flowers and citrus fruits amidst a zippy and mineral finish of delicious green apples and zesty limes.

Grilled Octopus Tentacles 4.2/5

Next is the Grilled Octopus Tentacles. The hearty dish features tender octopus tentacles that have been applewood-smoked and grilled. The hearty dish also comes with jamon iberico, fried cauliflower rice, and pickled radish on a bed of velvety cauliflower puree.

Wine Pairing: Terrazas Reserva, Malbec from Mendoza, revealing black fruit notes, soft tannins, and a smooth and oaky finish.

Aged Turbot 4.2/5

The Aged Turbot has been dry-aged in-house for three days giving it a firmer texture and concentration of flavours. It is elevated with a side of sweet and tart sun-dried cherry tomatoes, basil cress, and kombu compound butter.

Wine Pairing: Domaine Cazes, Alter, a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, with ripe fruit notes of plum and cherries.

Kyoto Tamba A5 Wagyu (100g) 4.5/5

The highlight has to be the Kyoto Tamba A5 Wagyu (100g), grilled over applewood fire and glazed with a red wine veal jus reduction. Top-quality piece of richly marbled beef that melted in the mouth.

Wine Pairing: Roberto Voerzio, Nebbiolo Di Sanfrancesco from Italy. It is an ideal match with its red fruit notes of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry.

Flourless Chocolate Cake 4/5

Rounding off the 6-course meal is the Flourless Chocolate Cake. The 85% dark chocolate cake is adorned with brandy-infused cherries and grated toasted whole hazelnuts,

Wine Pairing: Jean Leon 3055, Merlot from Spain, boasts toasty notes and a profile of smooth tannins and forward notes of cherries for an exceptional closure.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Bedrock Origin
Oasia Resort Sentosa Hotel
23 Beach View Palawan Ridge
#01-02
Singapore 098679
Tel: +65 68183333
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 11am, 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Exit station to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Imbiah station. Alight at Imbiah station and walk to destination. Journey time about 15 mins. [Map]

Kwee Zeen @ Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa - Christmas Mega Safe Brunch

Paying homage to the Christmas traditions of old, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa presents a full-fledged Christmas Town in this season of merry-making. Over at Kwee Zeen, guests can look forward to spectacular holiday buffet spreads. Besides the traditional holiday classic, guests can also look forward to an eclectic lineup of fresh seafood, international cuisines and a full dessert counter with quintessential panettone, chocolate fondue, log cake, stollen and much more.

The highlight of the Christmas Mega Safe Brunch at Kween Zeen has to be the Seafood of Ice and oyster counter. The Oyster counter has four different varieties, while the seafood of ice has a massive selection of crustaceans and shellfish. You can eat to your fill.

In every festive celebration, the festive roasts such as Turkey, Beef Ribs, Tomahawk, Sausages and Ham are not to be missed. Best to have them together with sides like roasted potatoes and vegetables.

The huge paella pan brimming with seafood and the various ham on the buffet spread caught my eyes. It brings back memories of my Spanish trips.

Diners can also look forward to other Asian and Local cuisines, such as the popular Japanese section for sashimi and sushi. My personal favourite is the noodle station where I can have the local laksa. I even asked the staff to add a few pieces of roasted duck from the Chinese's section. There is even an Indian section where you can indulgent in an array of aromatic dishes, curry and naan.

What is Christmas without the sweet treats? So do save your stomach to a full dessert counter with quintessential panettone, chocolate fondue, log cakes, stollen and much more.

Festive Sunday Brunch
Date: 5, 12, 19 December
Time: from 12pm
Price: $128++ per pax ($218 for TWO) | $60++ per child

Magnifique Hawker Yuletide Dinner
Date: 24 December
Time: from 6pm
Price: $88++ per pax

Christmas Mega Safe Brunch
Date: 25 December
Time: from 12pm
Price: $228++ per pax | $88++ per child

Boxing Day Brunch
Date: 26 December
Price: $228++ per pax ($248 for TWO)  | $88++ per child

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Kwee Zeen
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
2 Bukit Manis Road 
Singapore 099891
Tel: +65 67088310
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfont MRT (CC Line, NE Line)

SKIRT @ W Singapore - More Than Just A Steakhouse Here

SKIRT at W Singapore is not known only as a steakhouse for its prime cuts of meat but it now offers an expanded menu that includes European dishes with a touch of Asian influences, under the new leadership of Head Chef, Justin Dingle Garciyya. It is moving away from its steakhouse label, with more variety on the menu.

Focaccia 4.5/5

Our dinner started with some warm house-baked Focaccia that is served with duck fat butter and smoked salt. I would have stuffed myself with the fluffy bread if not for the reason that I am saving my stomach for the rest of the new menu.

Sir Lankan Crab & Caviar 4/5

The Sri Lankan Crab & Caviar ($32) comes with luxe shreds of crab meat crowned with caviar. This is served in a creamy shellfish bisque. The bisque has that familiar curry flavour probably from the addition of lemongrass in it.

Truffled Beef Tartare 4.2/5

Having the beef tartare alone can be a bit surfeit for some. Hence I like the idea of the rice crispies that is paired with the Truffled Beef Tartare ($28). It gives the dish an enjoyable texture, so that one will not feel heavy eating it.

Veal Sweetbread & Foie Gras 4.2/5

I didn't thought I would enjoy the Veal Sweetbread & Foie Gras ($38) with mushroom which has been cooked in a red wine jus but I just could not help going back for more. Besides the fatty foie gras, the red wine jus definitely plays a part in elevating the taste of the the veal sweetbread and mushroom.

Bone Marrow 4.5/5

These Bone Marrow ($45) is a two-in-one dish with plump escargot inside the bone marrow, oven roasted with cafe de skirt butter.

Cape Grim Sirloin 4.5/5

A visit to Skirt is not complete without trying the steak. We had the Cape Grim Sirloin that is grilled to medium rare and dressed in sun choke foam. The beautiful pink piece of meat is tender and juicy, while the sauce did not steal the limelight from the beef, instead complementing it.

Brocollini 4/5

Beets & Blunts 4.2/5

You can also order a number of sides such as the Brocollini, Beets & Blunts, Lobster Mac & Cheese and Pommes Anna to go with the steak. I like the pickled roots from the beets & blunts which helps to cut the richness.

Lobster Mac & Cheese 4.2/5

Pommes Anna 4.5/5

I would recommend going for the Lobster Mac & Cheese which is a luxurious upgrade from the classic with pieces of lobster meat. The Pommes Anna with thin layers of potato slices in melted butter, will get you savouring for more.

Banana Pizza 4.2/5

I would strongly recommend you to save a space for the Banana Pizza ($18). The combination of the sweetness of the banana and nutty caramelized pistachios, topped with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream gives an enjoyable contrast that will delight the sweet tooth.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


SKIRT
W Singapore
21 Ocean Way
Singapore 098374
Tel: +65 68087278
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 6pm - 1130pm
Fri-Sat, Eve of PH  and PH: 6pm - 12midnight

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Exit station to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Beach station. Alight at Beach station and transfer to Sentosa Bus B. [Map]

Chef’s Table @ Capella Singapore - Wellness Tea Time

If you are a wholly believer of a plant-based diet or about to step into the realm of raw food, veganism etc, but finds it really hard to give up your sweets, Capella Tea Experience – Wellness Tea Time may be able to ease that yearning, every Friday. At Chef’s Table, this special menu is put together with great effort by Sandra Lim of Live Fruitfully, a certified Raw Food Chef from The Matthew Kenney Culinary Institute and Chef David Senia, the Culinary Director of Capella Singapore. Presented in the form of a five-course menu, the Wellness Tea Time offers not just gluten-free and dairy-free savouries but also sweet creations!

Caffaine takes a back seat. Get in tune with yourself and choose from Ronnefeldt Ayurvedic teas instead, according to your mood – a cocoa-rich taste with light floral notes Stay in Balance; an invigorating herbal Light My Flame or the smooth green tea blend Let It Go.

Hummus is quite common in a vegan diet but I really love this Crispy Charcoal Tuile with Root Vegetables Hummus. Its exuberant colours, textures and most of all, the taste. The hummus is made with sweet potato, yet it has a savoury depth and a tangy note. It is designed to eat with your hands, hence spoon the hummus with the gluten-free Crispy Charcoal Tuile and sweet potato chips.

Tempeh Portobello Slider with Green Goddess Cream is a herbivore's slider that delivers a level of satisfaction no less than a regular slider. Not so much of the Goddess cream but that layer of sweet caramelised onions at the bottom and the pickled cucumber on top, that have successful trick my mind.

The preparation works for Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Shiitake ‘Bacon’ is painstaking but the final product is worth it. The curst is made with cauliflower and teff, a grain grown in Ethiopia and said to have huge health benefits. The sweet corn mash gives the pizza a sweet flavour and body, and if you think that the quintessential cheese is missing, just open up the pizza and you will find a slice of almond cheese in it.

The Sprouted Whole Grain Bread with Tomato Tapenade is made with 5 different grains such as brown rice, quinoa etc. It may comes across a bit dry but the tangy sweet tomato spread makes up for it. The bread is super crusty on the outside, with a slight chewiness to the body.

The Special House Scones are served with homemade raspberry jam and coconut cream. To give the jam a jammy texture, chia seeds are used as the 'gelatin'. I like the jam which is pulpy and not too sweet, the coconut cream also imparts a different flavour to the scones. However, the sweetness of the scones doesn't sit well with me at all, although technically, there isn't any 'real sugar' in it.

Finally the sweets. If the savouries are tough to make, the sweets are multiple times of that. Without cream or dairy, it might take 10 more ingredients just to achieve similar consistency and texture. For example, Chocolate Hazelnut Dome went through multiple trials for the layer of chocolate coating, which is made using aquafaba (chickpea water). The Quinoa and Zucchini Chocolate Tea Cake has a brownie-like texture and the Cacao Avocado Mousse delivers an expected creamy consistency. However, i would prefer more varieties as they start to get cloying after a while. Cultivated ‘Cheesecake’ with Blueberry and Beetroot Glaze offers a brighter taste.

Ending the lazy afternoon is a refreshing Tomato Consomme Jelly with Basil Granita and I really like it, simply because it tastes very natural, compared to the plate of sweet creations prior to it.

Knowing that you ain't consuming anything artificial is certainly assuring. It is intriguing to see how different ingredients are being orchestrated into our well-loved items using methods much less known. Wellness Tea Time is available on Friday from 3pm to 5pm, priced at $59 per person.

Photograph and written by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Chef’s Table 
Capella Singapore
Sentosa Island
1 The Knolls
Singapore 098297
Tel: +65 65915045
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Fri: 3pm - 5pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbourfront MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Imbiah station. Alight at Imbiah station. Proceed to Artillery Ave. Walk along Artillery Ave until you came to a road (slope) to Capella Hotel. Turn right onto the road and walk up the slope to destination. Journey time about 25 mins. [Map]

Joyous Celebrations With Bountiful Feasts Awaits At Cassia, Capella Singapore

Cassia at Capella Singapore has line-up a bountiful feasts of culinary delights to usher in the Year of the Dog. The resort's Chinese specialty restaurant has curated 2 reunion set dinner menus for reunion dinner on 15 Feb 2018 and 4 lunar new year set menus throughout the 15 days of celebration.

Cassia Signature Loh Hei 4.2/5

In all Lunar New Year dinner,  a must-have is the Yu Sheng. We had the Cassia Signature Loh Hei ($38++ per pax) which consists of a vibrant mix of shredded vegetables and condiments. The propitious salad also comes with premium ingredients such as lobster, salmon and north pole clam. A homemade hawthorn sauce is pour over the yu sheng before tossing to an abundance and prosperity year ahead.

Double-boiled Thick Chicken Soup 4.2/5

The Double-Boiled Thick Chicken Soup is packed with rich flavour that has a lot of depth. Not only that, the comforting bowl of soup comes with premium ingredients such as sea cucumber, fish maw, duo of scallops and flower mushroom.

Wok-fried Prawns 4.2/5

The Wok-Fried Prawns stuffed with minced shrimp allows diner to enjoy the crustacean in two ways. What I appreciate more is the the use of crispy garlic, cook in Bi Fong Tong Style. This is a good change from the usual herbal, salted egg yolk and cereal prawn dishes.

Steamed Cod Fish with Black Garlic in Light Soya Sauce 4.5/5

Why I enjoyed the sweetness of the black garlic, as well as knowing its health benefit value, it is not the highlight of the Steamed Cod Fish with Black Garlic in Light Soya Sauce. Instead it was the yellow ginger sauce that gives live to the cod fish. The cod fish was also steamed to perfection. It was so moist and buttery that literally melted in the mouth.

Fried Rice with Mini Abalone and Preserved Chinese Sausages 5/5

Fried rice is a common dish that you can probably find in every Chinese restaurant menu but to get it right and made me go wow is quite hard. It is not until I tried the Fried Rice with Mini Abalone and Preserved Chinese Sausages at Cassia. The mini abalone is more like garnishing here. The highlight is the fried rice itself. Not only did it come with wok hei and the aroma of the Chinese sausages, the golden-coloured rice is so well fried and coated evenly with the fragrant of the egg. I guess this is what we meant by the golden ratio in fried rice. Each mouthful of the fried rice is a multi-sensational enjoyment.

Chilled Coconut Cream with Pearls and Sago topped with Ice Cream 4/5

Wrapping up the dinner is the Chilled Coconut Cream with Pearls and Sago topped with Ice Cream. The milky coconut cream with pearls and sago felt like I was having bubble tea, just that it is served in a bowl and not in a cup.

On the eve of Lunar New Year (15 February 2018), diners can look forward to a hearty feast with Cassia’s curated set dinner menus, the Prosperity Reunion Set ($139++ per pax) and Fortune Reunion Set ($169++ per pax). Prosperity Reunion Set and Fortune Reunion Set are available only on 15 February 2018. First seating from 6pm to 8pm and second seating from 830pm to 10pm. From 16 February to 2 March 2018, Cassia will be celebrating the 15 days of the happiness with its four exquisite Lunar New Year set menus - Spring Menu ($88++ per pax), Abundant Blessings Set ($139++ per pax), Double Happiness Set ($169++ per pax) and Deluxe Fortune Set ($199++ per pax). Lunar New Year Set Menus are available at Cassia in all 15 days of Chinese New Year from 16 February to 2 March 2018. Lunch operational hours are from 12pm to 2pm and Dinner starts from 630pm to 10pm. For reservation or more information, please call +65 65915045 or email cassia.singapore@capellahotels.com

Note: This is an invited tasting.

Cassia
Capella Singapore
Sentosa Island
1 The Knolls
Singapore 098297
Tel: +65 65915045
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to pick up point at exit of Lobby F in Vivocity (near JPot and Nyonya & Baba Restaurants). Wait for the complimentary shuttle bus service. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Imbiah station. Alight at Imbiah station. Proceed to Artillery Ave. Walk along Artillery Ave until you came to a road (slope) to Capella Hotel. Turn right onto the road and walk up the slope to destination. Journey time about 25 mins. [Map]