Summer Pavilion @ Ritz Carlton Hotel - New Tasting Menu Showcasing New Culinary Highlights

Congratulation to Summer Pavilion at Ritz Carlton Hotel for receiving its third consecutive one-star rating by the Michelin Guide Singapore. In celebration of this prestigious achievement, Summer Pavilion has launched a new tasting menu priced at $168 per pax, specially crafted by Chef Cheung Siu Kong. Diner can add an additional $88 for wine pairing.

Egg White with Caviar 3.5/5

We started with the Amuse Bouche which is Egg White with Caviar on a crispy seaweed. A delightful bite size starter, kick starting the meal at Summer Pavilion.

Smoked Duck with Crispy Beancurd Skin and Garden Greens 3/5

The first course is Smoked Duck with Crispy Beancurd Skin and Garden Greens. It is served with a basket of thin pancakes. we are supposed to wrap the ingredients with the pancake, similar to the way of eating Peking duck. The smoked duck and crispy beancurd skin which has been cut into cube shape, is a bit too small for me to appreciate the dish.

Double-boiled Chicken and Sea Whelk Soup with Fish Maw and Matsutake Mushroom 4.2/5

The Double-boiled Chicken and Sea Whelk Soup with Fish Maw and Matsutake Mushroom is both comforting and nourishing. It even comes with a huge piece of premium fish maw, which has a pleasant spongy texture.

Steamed Dong Xing Grouper Fillet with Green Pepper and Plum 4.5/5

The sourness of the broth elevated the enjoyment of the perfectly cooked Steamed Dong Xing Grouper Fillet with Green Pepper and Plum. I may called it steamed fish in two ways. For the adventurous diner, you can bite into the green pepper for a fiery kick finishing.

Sauteed Diced Miyazaki Wagyu Beef with Bitter Gourd in Black Bean Sauce 3.8/5

Love the tenderness of the Sauteed Diced Miyazaki Wagyu Beef in Black Bean Sauce. Unfortunately I thought the bitterness from the bitter ground was a bit of a distraction for me to fully appreciation the well executed beef.

Poached Vermicelli and Abalone in Fish Broth 4.8/5

My favourite dishes is the Poached Vermicelli and Abalone in Fish Broth. The highlight for me is not the abalone but the flavoursome fish broth that is packed with depth and flavours. Not forgetting the silky poached vermicelli that is liven by the delicious fish broth.

Chilled Purple Sweet Potato and Ginger Pudding 3/5 Sweet Potato Glutinous Rice Ball 4/5

For dessert, I have the Chilled Purple Sweet Potato and Ginger Pudding and Deep-fried Sweet Potato Glutinous Rice Ball. I find the ginger pudding a bit too spicy for my liking. As for the sweet potato glutinous rice ball, I enjoyed the fragrant and chewy dough with the sweet potato filling. 

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Summer Pavilion
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Level 3
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 64345286
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Zafferano @ Ocean Financial Centre - Is Bringing Back Monthly Champagne Brunch, "The Italian Table"

It is great to know Zafferano at Ocean Financial Centre is bringing back their monthly Champagne Brunch, "The Italian Table" which will take place on every last Saturday of the month. Diners will get to enjoy an array of enticing appetisers, selection of pasta and risotto, mains and dessert, accompanied by unlimited flow of champagne and spumante.

Live Seasonal Oyster 4.5/5

We started with some Live Seasonal Oyster which is creamy and juicy. Do note that the oysters are not free flow and they are only 2 for each pax.

Italian Burrata and Tomatoes 4.2/5

The soft and creamy Burrata is imported from from Italy, serves together with sweet Italian tomatoes, drizzled with fragrant olive oil.

Marinated Salmon, Avruga Caviar 4.2/5

Selection of Cold Cuts 4.5/5

For those that love sashimi, you will be delighted with the marinated Salmon with avruga caviar that is fresh and thickly sliced. Not to forget the selection of Cold Cuts that is perfect to go with a few glasses of champagne.

Tomato and Bread Tuscan Thick Soup, Parmesan Crumble 4/5

The Tomato and Bread Tuscan Thick Soup has a texture like a mash, elevated with the topping of parmesan crumble.

Gratinated Hokkaido Scallop 4.2/5, Polenta Maize Flour Cake and Cream Codfish 4.2/5

For some delectable bite size appetisers, there are the Gratinated Hokkaido Scallop and Polenta Maize Flour Cake with Cream Codfish. I prefer the plump scallop covered with layers of texture from the bread, parsley, pine nuts and raisin toppings.

Stewed Mussels in Pepper Broth with Rosemary Croutons 4.2/5

Great for soaking the bread with the delicious broth is the Stewed Mussels in Pepper Broth with Rosemary Croutons. Thought the mussel is smaller in size but they are really sweet.

Superfine Risotto Acquerello 4.2/5

Moving to the pasta and risotto, we had risotto, gnocchi and agnolotti. First is the Superfine 'Risotto Acquerello' that has been cooked to an enjoyable al dente bite. Four different cheeses are added, coating the rice grains, giving it the depth and robustness. Shaved summer truffle is added, lifting and rounding the whole enjoyment.

Baked potato Gnocchi Sorrentina Style 4.5/5

Having been to Zafferano, I know how good is their gnocchi. The Baked Potato Gnochhi Sorrentina Style did not disappoint with its soft and pillow texture. Gnocchi itself is bland but this is so tasty with the tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

House-made Veal Agnolotti 4.2/5

Looks like golden ingots are the House-made Veal Agnolotti with spinach and hazelnuts. The little parcels are stuffed with flavoursome veal stuffing with the hazelnuts giving them a nutty finishing.

Duck Breast with Onion Compote 3/5

Seabass Mediterranean Style 4.5/5

For the mains, there are the Duck Breast with Onion Compote and Seabass Mediterranean Style. I find the duck breast a bit tough and I have a hard time slicing it up. For the seabass, it is cooked in a delicious sauce mixture of olives, tomato, fresh thyme rosemary potatoes and sauteed vegetables. The fish is also moist and tender.

Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Cone 4.2/5

Don't forget to save some space for the dessert bar. If you have a sweet tooth, you will be in for a sweet selection of desserts such as Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Cone, Meringue with Ricotta Cream and Mixed Berries, Chocolate Brownies with Pistachio Mousse, Minty Lemon Tart and Almond Cake Mascarpone Cream.

Meringue with Ricotta Cream and Mixed Berries 4/5

Chocolate Brownies with Pistachio Mousse 4/5

Minty Lemon Tart 4.2/5

Almond Cake Mascarpone Cream 4.2/5

Pricing 
- $98++ with free flow of spumante and soft drinks
- $128++ with free flow of Champagne, spumante and soft drinks

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Zafferano
Ocean Financial Centre
Level 43
10 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049315
Tel: +65 65091488
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Lunch
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 3pm
Brunch
Sat: 12pm - 3pm (last Sat of the month)
Dinner
Mon-Fri: 530pm till late
Sat: 630pm till late
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place. Take Exit C. Walk to Ocean Financial Centre which is on the left. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]