Thursday, December 15, 2016

One-Ninety Restaurant @ Four Seasons Hotel Singapore - Market FreshSemi-Buffet With Nearly 30 Entree Selections

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One-Ninety Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has undergone a menu make-over for its signature Market Fresh semi-buffet with a wide selection of nearly 30 entrees across its three gastronomical specialities: apple wood grill cuisine, asian favourites including authentic Indian fare from the tandoor oven, and Italian culinary dishes.

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Kick start the semi-buffet with a free flow spread of delectable appetizers ranging from ocean-fresh seafood salads with fresh herbs from the Four Seasons herb garden, charcuterie and cold cuts. The spread is changed daily according to the freshest and finest seasonal produce that the chefs source for the day.

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The highlight is the entrees selection that comes in three sections: Italian, Asian and From the Grill. Watch the chefs prepare your entrees behind the theatre kitchen, a culinary experience for both in sight and taste.

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Mediterranean Octopus 3.5/5

From the Italian section, we started with Mediterranean Octopus which is refreshing and light on the palate. The tender octopus is grilled over apple-wood fire to enhance the texture and seal the flavours. This is further lifted by herbs and spices imported of Mediterranean influence.

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Ligurian Fillet of Sea Bass 3.5/5

The Ligurian Fillet of Sea Bass is a traditional Italian dish cooked by the elderly member of the family for the young. The dish was comforting and the sea bass was booked to a delectable moist texture.

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Squid Ink Tagliolini 4.5/5

One of my favourite dishes is the Squid Ink Tagliolini. The squid ink pasta is made with egg giving it a very enjoyable bouncy texture. This is further topped with a luxurious servicing of fresh crab meats.

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Fusilli Puttanesca 4/5

What stood out on the plate of Fusilli Puttanesca is the fresh tomato sauce that is coated evenly in the screw shaped pasta. The tomato based pasta is packed with a good punch of capers, olives and basil.

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Australian Black Angus 4/5

From the grill, we had the Australian Black Angus which was flavourful and bursting with the natural jus. Simple but yet beautiful on the palate. The 200-day grain-fed beef tenderloin 200g also comes with french fries on the side.

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One-Ninety Laksa 4.5/5

An iconic dish at One-Ninety has to be their Laksa that uses the same 20 years old recipe since day one of the hotel's opening, The thick broth is accompanied by live prawns from the watertank in the kitchen, scallops, cockles and quail eggs.

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Cantonese Style Hor Fun 4.2/5

A surprise dish to find on the menu is the Cantonese Style Hor Fun. The generous portions of seafood is finished with wok hei smokiness in a silky smooth egg sauce.

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Not to forget the spread of decadent desserts to end the night on a sweet note. I was actually quite surprise to find pandan chiffon cake amongst the spread. I could not resist helping myself to a slice of it.

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Lunch
Appetizers and desserts: $42/pax
Appetizers, main course and desserts: $52/pax

Dinner
Appetizers, main course and desserts: $64/pax

Sunday Lunch (11:45 am to 3:00 pm)
Food selection only: $72
With free-flowing Ruffino Prosecco or Singapore Sangria: $128
With free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Brut NV: $180
Children from 5 to 11 years old : $36

Note: This is an invited tasting.

One-Ninety Restaurant
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Ground Floor
190 Orchard Boulevard
Singapore 248646
Tel: +65 68317250
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Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheelock Place via ION. Exit Wheelock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Continue walking along Orchard Road. Walk to Hilton Hotel. Go to level 2. Follow the passage way to Four Seasons Hotel. Walk to destination. Journey time is about 12 minutes. [Map]

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Festive Offering 2016

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It is the time of the year for celebration with the festive season around the corner. At Mandarin Oriental Singapore, it has prepared a great holiday feast of Christmas roastery, bakery and goodies for the ideal gathering.

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Clam Chowder Soup

Our Christmas celebration at Melt Cafe started with the Clam Chowder Soup. The comforting and creamy bowl of soup infused with the essence of the seafood, whetted up the appetite for the great feast ahead.

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Apple and Walnut Salad

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Parma Ham with Bocconcini, shaved parmesan, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar dressing

Following the soup, we have some light appetiser in Christmas colour, the greens. We were served two different types of salad - Apple and Walnut Salad, and Parma Ham with Bocconicin, Shaved Parmesan, Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar Dressing. While the former was nutty and freshing, I like the latter for the complexity but yet balanced in flavour.

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Honey Glazed Bone-In Christmas Ham

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Mandarin Oriental Truffle Christmas Turkey

A must for every Christmas dinner is the ham and turkey. We have the Honey Glazed Bone-In Christmas Ham as well as the Mandarin Oriental Truffle Christmas Turkey. For those that is looking for an even more luxurious treat, Mandarin Oriental offers other festive items such as the Homemade Festive Foie Gras Terrine, Oven Roasted Suckling Pig, Roasted Australian Grass-Fed Rib Eye, Crackling Pork Knuckle and many more.

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Chocolate Yule Log Cake 

As of every Christmas tradition, the log cake is a must. The Chocolate Yule Log Cake, comes with dark chocolate creamier, chocolate Viennese sponge with chocolate crunch. Classic but delicious.

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Christmas Apricot Pistachio Pie

For something for elegant and unique, there are the Christmas Apricot Pistachio Pie and White Forest Christmas Wreath. The Christmas Apricot Pistachio Pie consists of rosemary apricot pistachio cream, vanilla sable tart with orange chocolate mousse. The crowd favourite was the White Forest Christmas Wreath that is made up of caramel cremeux, amarena cherry coulis and almond cake.

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White Forest Christmas Wreath

Soak in the jubilant atmosphere with indulgent feasts for you and your loved ones when dining at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Live Christmas caroling lends a magical touch as Christmas revelry is also heightened with a visit from Santa Claus.

You can find out more of the hotel's festive offerings at http://www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/hotel/hotel-news/

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Mandarin Oriental Hotel Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 68853500
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line), Esplanade (CC Line)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to Marina Square. Follow the signage to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit B or D. Walk to Marina Square. Follow the signage to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]