Opus Bar & Grill @ Hilton Hotel SIngapore - Celebrates Third Birthday With The Best of Land, Sea & Soil

Happy 3rd Birthday Opus Bar & Grill! The celebration has already started at Hilton Singapore since March 9 with the launch of the new Super Trio. Diners get to indulge in a 500 gram Australian Westholme Wagyu Sirloin, 500 gram whole Live Boston Lobster, plus two-hour free flow of selected white and red wines from Sunday to Thursday or 50 percent off wine by the bottle on Friday and Saturday.

With a marble score of 4, this Australian Westholme Wagyu Sirloin has a balance of meat and fats, which boosts a meatier texture compared to a Japanese Wagyu.

Out of the 5 sauces provided, my favourite is definitely the red wine reduction with bone marrow, as well as the mushroom truffle sauce. If you want the meat even more luscious, simply smooth a generous serving of the inhouse garlic butter with herbs.

If you have not already know, Opus prides itself as being environmentally conscious having achieved the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s Chain of Custody certification. The Live Boston Lobster is eco-labelled too. What's interesting is the homemade Harissa dip served at the side. The tang that greets the tip of your tongue, actually comes from the lemons that has been aged for as long as 8 months and more. That really brightens up the sauce, on top of the fiery spices. The Executive Chef was kind enough to share the recipe of aging the lemon with us!

If sirloin is not your kind of cut, there is a range of cuts to choose from - the signature sharing cut of 800g Rangers Valley Angus OP Rib which is dry-aged in-house for 14 to 36 days to whiskey-aged 1 to 1.2 kg U.S. California Tomahawk steak and prime grade cuts from U.S. Greater Omaha priced from $58. The biggest draw would possibly be the ongoing “Steak and Wine” package. With any order of Opus prime cuts from $58 onwards, enjoy either a two-hour free flow of selected white and red wines from Sunday to Thursday or 50 percent off on wine by the bottle on Friday and Saturday.

Words and photos 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. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Opus Bar & Grill
Hilton Hotel Singapore
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 67303390
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630pm - 1030pm

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. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]

Dean & Deluca @ Orchard Central - Offers An Exclusive Seasonal Menu Of Savoury-Sweet Waffle Dishes

Dean & Deluca, a multi-channel retailer in gourmet and specialty foods also houses a cafe concept specialising in a wide selection of gourmet fare that have excite tastebuds with an international array of artisanal products and offerings at three of its outlets islandwide. The flagship store at Orchard Central opened its doors to the public in June 2012, followed by its second outlet at Far East Square, and third outlet at HillV2, nestled in a quaint neighbourhood at Upper Bukit Timah.

Savour in a waffle feast this March with three specially curated savoury-sweet waffle dishes, which is available for a limited time period only from 1 March to 31 March.

Fried Chicken & Waffle with Smoky Cheese Sauce 4.2/5

The Fried Chicken & Waffle with Smoky Cheese Sauce ($18) features 2 large pieces of fried chicken with waffle, and a side of cheese sauce and maple syrup. The fried chicken boasts an extremely crispy skin and succulent meat, which exudes out a lush juiciness with every bite. The waffle leans towards the denser, stodgier side, lacking in the crispiness and fluffiness of the usual suspects. While rather bland on its own, drizzle the maple syrup on the waffle for a sweeter rendition, which pairs well with the savoury elements on the plate.

Duck Confit Waffle with Onion-Raisins Marmalade & Sunny Side Up 4/5

The Duck Confit Waffle with Onion-Raisins Marmalade & Sunny Side Up ($19) features a duck confit with waffles and sunny side up. The duck meat is soft and tender with a thin crispy skin. While the waffle fares similarly as the one from the Fried Chicken & Waffle and requires an additional drizzle of the maple syrup for a richer taste, the homemade caramelised onions and raisins marmalade contributes a subtle tangy-sweet flavour to the dish. The end result is great marriage of sweet and savouriness on a plate.

Peanut Butter Jelly Waffle with Thick Cut Bacon & Banana 4/5

Relive your childhood of peanut butter jelly decadence with the Peanut Butter Jelly Waffle with Thick Cut Bacon & Banana ($18). The waffle is slathered with generous amounts of peanut butter and jelly which adds an earthy nutty tone to the waffle with a subtle tanginess. The maple syrup and caramelised banana play out well in sweetening the experience. The huge slab of thick cut bacon proves to be the highlight of the dish with its balanced ratio of firmer meats and softer fats. Well seasoned and juicy, the bacon complemented the rest of the elements well, bringing satisfaction with every bite.

Note: The Sweet-savoury waffle series is only available from 1 March to 31 March 2018, at all DEAN & DELUCA outlets.

Words and photos by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Dean & Deluca 
Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 65097708
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 10am - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 12midnight

Direction: 
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]