District 10 Bar & Grill @ Suntec City Mall - The Great Lunch Steak Out

People working in the Suntec area will be glad to know that District 10 Bar & Grill has rolled out a fantastic lunch deal, The Great Lunch Steak Out where guests can enjoy a Fiorentina steak with two of their buddies.

Butter Lettuce Salad 3/5

The Great Lunch Steak Out Promotion ($45 per pax) requires a minimum of 3 pax to dine. The promotion considers of a choice of a Soup of the Day or Butter Lettuce Salad together with the Charcoal Grilled Traditional Fiorentina Steak around 700gram.

Crabmeat Soup 

I have the Butter Lettuce Salad which is served with pancetta, hazelnut and egg. I would welcome a little more zest with the sauce to complement the sweetness of the butter lettuce. The rest of the lunch group chose the Crabmeat Soup in tomato base.

Charcoal Grilled Traditional Fiorentina Steak 4.5/5

The star of the steak out has to be the Charcoal Grilled Traditional Fiorentina Steak. The whole T-bone steak weights around 700grams where guests can get to enjoy two types of cuts in one steak. The tenderloin and sirloin. Grilled over coal fire to medium rare, it is only lightly seasoned with sea salt, pepper and extra virgin oil for the full appreciation of its beautiful flavour.

Rosemary Garlic Fries 4/5

To complete the meal, guest can order addition add on of sides to accompany the tender and juicy steak. Steak and fries is the classic combination, so it's inevitable we need to have it. We skipped the truffle fries but instead gone for the Rosemary Garlic Fries ($10) which is new on the menu.

Grilled Asparagus 4/5

We also have Grilled Asparagus ($16) dressed in balsamic sauce. I was delighted that we get to have the in season white asparagus which is sweeter in taste.

Sauteed Mushroom 4.5/5

My favourite among the sides is the Sauteed Mushroom ($12) which is perfumed with the lovely flavour of white wine and butter.

Grilled Calamari 4.8/5

If you have the stomach for a heavy lunch, I would highly recommend the Grilled Calamari ($25) from the ala carte menu. Grilled to a tender and bouncy texture. the seasoning is the highlight that elevated a regular item on every restaurant's menu to a whole new level.

Espresso Panna Cotta with Vanilla Sauce 4.2/5

To round off the meal, we have the  Espresso Panna Cotta with Vanilla Sauce ($12) and Homemade Traditional Tiramisu ($16). The wobbly panna cotta with its silky texture comes with a bittersweet finishing from the aromatic espresso. The homemade traditional tiramisu was light and pleasing to the palate to round of the lunch.

Homemade Traditional Tiramisu 4.2/5

Besides the Great Lunch Steak Out promotion, there are also other set lunch menus at District 10. The set lunch menu is available from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays), from 1130am to 230pm.


District 10 Bar & Grill
Suntec City Mall
3 Temasek Boulevard
#01-514/515
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 68222886
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line), Esplanade (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 1130am - 11pm
(Closed on Sun, open on PH)

Direction:
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to Taxi stand at Tower 2. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Taxi stand at Tower 2. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Tino's Pizza Cafe @ Tiong Bahru Plaza - A Pizza Brand From Taiwan

Another pizza chain has come to our heartland area - Tino's Pizza Cafe, a brand from Taiwan, and has made Tiong Bahru Plaza their second home (first in RWS). In comparison, their set up is almost like a café rather than a restaurant, which is smaller and cosier, that make this place a good option for small gatherings.

Peanut Butter Fries 3/5

We started off with 2 dishes from their Tapas Menu - Peanut Butter Fries ($7.90) and Balsamic Mushroom ($9.90). Their fries were crispy and airy, and even without any sauce they were tasty on their own. The peanut butter sauce was oozy and sinfully delicious, but combing both can be rather lethal.

Balsamic Mushroom 4.2/5

Their Balsamic Mushroom really wins me over. Soft and juicy, these sautéed mushrooms were drizzled with a specially imported balsamic vinaigrette from Italy. Compared to the those in our local market which are rather thin and astringent, this vinaigrette is thicker and more balanced in taste. Hence, what we have is more of a rich and winey flavour without a too pronounced tartness. If not for the price, I could easily have two bowls of that.

For your pizzas, you can choose either Neapolitan (thick crust) or Roman (thin crust). The latter may look much bigger than the first, but both are actually made from the same amount of dough. We had their highly recommended Duck Caponata ($16.90) and the exotic Blue Formaggio ($22.90).

Duck Caponata 3/5

The broccoli brightened up the pizza, and its freshness worked well with the chunky smoked duck meats. The red bell peppers lent an additional smokey sweetness to the overall flavour. What Tino is proud of is their pizza's dough. Unlike the usual American dough which is often dense and greasy, theirs acquire a porous and chewy texture, like a ciabatta.

Blue Formaggio 3.8/5

Anything with blue cheese is tricky. It either works, or it doesn't. Made of blue cheese, padano and mozzarella, their Blue Formaggio is pretty impressive. The layer of honey glaze brought all the ingredients together - it mellowed out the astringent blue cheese, and refined the rest of them. The crushed walnuts lent a pleasant nuttiness to the now sweet-savoury cheeses.

Seafood Paella 3.8/5

If you ain't a pizza person, their paella will be a good option. Compared to those available in Spanish restaurants, theirs is quite affordable. We had Seafood Paella ($19.90), which is good for 3 to 4. Rice is specially imported from their central kitchen in Taiwan. The rice was fragrant with herbs, with a slightly charred bottom. A little less sticky would be perfect. Ingredients were fresh, with succulent prawns and firm, chewy squids. An element of their hometown was found - slices of king oyster mushrooms, which added a meaty texture to the rice.

Spica Crustar 3/5

You could also simply drop by for a less than usual dessert. We had Spica Crustar ($12.90), one of their most popular dessert pizza. It carried a comforting smell of cinnamon, like a warm apple pie being serve to me. To my pleasant surprise, there is really apple slices underneath the diced fruits. For their love of bubble tea, pearls is used as part of the toppings (which we all thought was blueberries). Drizzled with milk tea mousse, every bite was reminiscent of a cup of Taiwanese bubble tea.

Despite being a pizza chain restaurant, Tino's Pizza managed to standout by incorporating elements of their identity into the dishes. If you want a healthier version of pizzas, theirs may work for you.

Written and photograph 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.


Tino's Pizza Cafe
Tiong Bahru Plaza
302 Tiong Bahru Road
#01-160
Singapore 168732
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Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to destination. [Map]