Friday, November 30, 2018

Morton's of Chicago @ Mandarin Oriental Singapore - All Natural Steak and New Fall Menu

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In celebration of its 40th anniversary this year, Morton's of Chicago at Mandarin Oriental Singapore introduces a selection of mouth-watering seasonal items as part of their new Autumn menu. Morton's of Chicago also kicks up the festivities a notch with its all-natural, hormone-free tender cut for diners to indulge in this season.

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All Natural 10oz Filet with Bone Marrow 4/5

One of my favourite dish is the All Natural 10oz Filet with Bone Marrow ($108) which boosts an exceptionally smooth texture for the meat. While the filet is lean and lacks marbling, the robust fatty coverted bone marrow was a great complement to the meat which enhances the flavours and textures of the dish.

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Dry-Aged Prime Bone-In New York, 18oz 4.2/5

The Dry-Aged Prime Bone-In New York, 18oz (S$138) features a fine silky marbling and firm texture. By removing moisture through the carefully managed dry aging process, the steak’s natural taste is intensified to give a full-bodied flavor and succulent tenderness in each bite.

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Nueske’s Bacon Steak 4/5

Back by popular demand, the Nueske’s Bacon Steak (S$20) was a combination of both bacon and steak. Prepared in a similar method as to a traditional steak, the thick-cut apple-smoked pork belly was coated with an autumnal sweet mustard glaze to provide a sweet flavour to the savoury dish. This sweet-savoury roasted slab of bacon, along with its juicy fats was an absolute enjoyment, ideal for sharing as an appetizer or as a side dish to accompany Morton’s selection of mains.

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Truffled Mashed Cauliflower 3.8/5

We had some of their seasonal sides which were best paired with the richly-flavoured meat dishes. The Truffled Mashed Cauliflower ($28) was a light accompaniment to the hearty steaks, with its soft and fluffy cauliflowers exuding a strong whiff of aromatic truffle to tease the tastebuds for more.

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Sauteed Wild Mushrooms 3.5/5

The Sauteed Wild Mushrooms ($23) features cremini, shiitake and oyster ceps, sautéed with butter and garlic and served on top of grilled golden baguette slices. Flavourful with a subtle saltiness, the dish is full of buttery and creamy goodness filled with heaps of juicy shiitake mushrooms.

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With robust flavors setting the tone for a fall meal at Morton’s, the steakhouse’s 2015 Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, is highly recommended as a tableside companion. Enjoy a specially-priced bottle at $180 while supplies last. From now through December 30th, guests can also enjoy a fabulous Steak & Lobster dish for $108. The succulent 8oz. Filet topped with a Whole Maine Lobster & Bearnaise sauce is bound to satisfy even the most fervent of carnivores.

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Morton’s Chocolate Layer Cake 4/5

No meal is replete without sweets, and Morton's of Chicago sets the bar high with a repertoire of sweet delights, especially their all-time favourite Morton’s Chocolate Layer Cake ($24) which comes in a towering rich chocolate goodness and a drizzle of salted caramel to balance it off.

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Photos and words 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.


Morton's of Chicago
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Fourth Storey
5 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039797
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line). Esplanade (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 530pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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]

Thursday, November 29, 2018

An Illuminating Christmas At Pan Pacific Singapore

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This year Christmas function at Pan Pacific Singapore is held at the new built Keyaki Garden Pavilion that is located in the beautiful Japanese Garden. Overlooking the skyline of Marina with a lush green landscape and a koi pond, the garden pavilion seating up to 40 pax, can be tailored to different events, perfect of the festive seasons. In addition, the various F&B establishments at the hotel will be also rolling up different festive menus as well as gourmet takeaways.

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Homemade Pork Pate Terrine

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Cabernet Wine Poached Pigeon

From their popular buffet restaurant - Edge, we are served the Homemade Pork Pate Terrine and Cabernet Wine Poached Pigeon. The homemade pork pate terrine comes with smoked green tomato, peppercorn and tonne de savoy beignet. This is best to have together with some warm bread. As for the cabernet wine poached pigeon, it comes with chestnut barley risotto. The pigeon is cooked to a beautiful pink which tasted really lovely.

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Braised Parma Ham in Supreme Stock accompanied with Turkey Wanton

What impressed me most is the dish from Hai Tien Lo, Braised Parma Ham in Supreme Stock accompanied with Turkey Wanton. Two different types of ham are used in the dish, perfuming it for that extra flavour. For those that dislikes the porky taste, the clever use of the turkey for the wanton is a delicious rendition.

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Grilled Lobster with Spicy Cod Roe Sauce

One of the latest addition to the restaurants at Pan Pacific Singapore is the Japanese restaurant - Keyaki. We had the Grilled Lobster with Spicy Cod Roe Sauce. What stole my heart is the cracker that is packed with the crustacean flavour.

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Baked Eight Treasures Turkey

This year Pan Pacific Singapore has created the Baked Eight Treasures Turkey ($178) which is baked in lotus leave. In the turkey you can find stuffing such as chestnuts, yam, mushroom, Chinese sausage, red date, wolfberry, gingko nut and dried shrimp. An Asian take of the tradition turkey which is a winner for me, that will suit the local palate.

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Choco Choux Sapin Tart

Besides the gourmet roasts for takeaway, there are other Christmas log cakes and sweet treats selections too. Looking magically christmassy is the Choco Choux Sapin Tart ($65, 1kg).

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D24 Durian Pandan Log

For the log cakes, there are D24 Durian Pandan Log ($70, 1kg), Strawberry Rhubarb Buche De Noel ($70, 1kg) and Gianduja Caramel Log ($70, 1kg). I am not a cake person but these log cakes created by Pastry Chef Eddy Yau are not over sweet, delicious and well balanced in flavours.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Buche De Noe

From 12 November to 26 December 2018, guests may order the festive goodies at Pacific Marketplace (level 1) or via online orders at pacificmarketplace.sg, and collect their purchases at Pacific Marketplace between 1130am and 9pm. Enjoy 15% early bird savings for orders made from 12 to 30 November 2018. To place an order, speak with us at 6826 8240, email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com, or visit pacificmarketplace.sg.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)