SKAI @ Swissotel The Stamford Singapore - Launches New Skai High Tea With Sweeping Views Of The City Skyline

Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea experience accompanied by impressive skyline views from the 70th floor of Singapore’s acclaimed Swissotel The Stamford, as Contemporary grill and restaurant, SKAI launches its latest traditional English afternoon tea available from 14 October 2019 onwards. The curated selection of exquisite treats is inspired by English afternoon tea rituals and accented with Japanese and Asian culinary sensibilities for that perfect afternoon indulgence.

The afternoon tea menu serves up a variety of sweet and savoury snacks on an elegant 3-tiered stand. Savouries include the Asparagus Feta Quiche, Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon with Trout Roe, Maitake Truffle with Celeriac on Flat Bread, and Truffle Egg Yolk Gel on Brioche.

One of my favourite picks goes to the fresh Lobster Roll with ikura and celery, sandwiched in between a soft buttery charcoal bread roll. The succulent, bouncy lobster meat was a welcoming contrast to the softness of the bread roll. Another calorie-worthy treat is the unbelievably creamy slab of foie gras sandwiched in between mini polo buns.

The other two tiers on the serving platter were packed with an array of dainty sweets, which ranges from the Sugarless Dark Chocolate Bonbon, Cocoa Bean Ruby Chantilly to the Raspberry Cream Cheese Macarons.

Exquisitely presented, lovers of matcha will love the Matcha Tea Mascarpone, which features a soft globule of matcha dessert, as well as a matcha flavoured chocolate stick piped with more matcha cream on top, which adds on a generous hit of green tea aroma.

The Candied Black Bean Sesame has a roasty earthiness from the black sesame flavour, which makes it a perfect accompaniment to the sweetness of the candied black bean.

My favourite is the 72% Chocolate Sable Tart, which comes in a sable chocolate tart encasing chocolate cream, and generously showered in a mountain of chocolate crumbles. Not overly sweet yet sufficiently rich, the lusciously smooth cream adds a textural dimension to the crumbly sable tart and chocolate crumbs.

Fans of fruity flavours will love the Mango and Strawberry Gateau. A delicious, well-crafted representation, the shape is reminiscent of the mango fruit. Mango lovers will enjoy this dessert which has a delicate soft texture and a rich mango aroma.

An English Afternoon Tea doesn't get more traditional with the obligatory scones with lemon curd, Devonshire cream and strawberry jam. Buttery and crumbly just the way it should be.

Situated at one of the highest points on the 70th floor for your afternoon tea indulgence, the elegant space at SKAI serves as the perfect respite with sweeping city views and seamless service. Sink into absolute bliss as you dig into the scrumptious high tea delights. The SKAI High Tea is available from Friday to Sunday, 3pm-5pm and is priced at S$60++ per person with choice for TWG tea or Suzuki coffee.

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.


SKAI
Swissotel The Stamford
2 Stamford Road
Level 70 The Stamford
Singapore 178882
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Tel: +65 63388585
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening hours:
Fri-Sun: 3 - 5pm

Directions:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A or C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

COMO Cuisine @ Dempsey - A Collection Of Global Cuisines Across COMO Properties And COMO Shambala

Mentioned COMO Cuisine at Dempsey, many will think that the food here is about wellness. It is actually not that. The menu at COMO Cuisine comprises of signatures dishes handpicked from across the COMO properties and COMO Shambala. It is a unique culinary journey where you can experience a collection of global cuisines sans having to get on a plane, all in one place.

Bhutanese Momos 3.5/5

We started with some Bhutanese Momos ($12++). At a glance, it looks like Chinese dumpling, but the dough is thicker, made from a combination of buckwheat flour and wheat flour. It is quite substantial, filled with pork, garlic, coriander and Szechuan pepper. I was actually disappointed that the accompanying Ezay chilli sauce did not use Bhutanese sun-dried chilli powder but Korean chilli powder which lacks the spicy kick.

Mangrove Crab Salad 4.5/5

The Mangrove Crab Salad ($24++) may look a little dull in colour but don't be deceived by it. It is a colourful firework of flavours from the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and palm sugar. This is COMO Cuisine's interpretation of Thai Som Tum with fresh-picked mud crabs tossed in a salad of green mango, starfruit, cherry tomatoes, beansprouts, mint, coriander, Thai basil, fresh coconut slices and cashew nuts.

Spicy Prawn Relish 4/5

The Spicy Prawn Relish ($12++) is not spicy at all. It is like a bowl of chilli soup with chopped local tiger prawns and grilled corns. What is more interesting is the accompanying starfruit, guava, cucumber crudites and house-made rice crackers for dipping into the relish.

Golden Beetroot 4/5

A clean and delicious tasting dish is the Golden Beetroot ($20++). The heirloom beetroot is roasted in oil and vinegar, and served with Australian goat's feta cheese and finished with poppy seed dressing.

Lobster Biryani 4.5/5

The Lobster Biryani ($48++) really comes as a surprise for me. I thought COMO cuisine is all about the western fare, but this really was unexpected. I like how it is cooked with a house-made naan covering the bowl of basmati rice, locking in all the flavours. On the side, we have raita and guava pomegranate salad, for a balanced diet.

Tandoor Cauliflower 4.2/5

I guess COMO Cuisine never failed to surprise me with the Tandoor Cauliflower ($22++). I mean who will skewered chunks of cauliflower and roasted them in tandoor oven. What brings the dish together is the lemon dressing, giving it the needed acidity on top of the smokiness.

Pappardelle 4.2/5

Freshly made daily is the Pappardelle ($30++) that is cooked to a beautiful al dente bite. I love my pasta saucy and hence the duck ragout was a match in heaven for me. This is further topped with radicchio, basil and shaved pecorino.

Lamb Shank Massaman 4.5/5

Another beautiful dish on the menu is the Lamb Shank Massaman ($45++) served with naan bread and lightly pickled pineapple and cucumber. The lamb shank is cooked to fork-tender, falling off the bone with ease. It is so good that I could not stop going back for more naan to mop up the sauce.

Rich Chocolate Cake 4.2/5

The Rich Chocolate Cake ($14++) is COMO Cuisine's take on the chocolate florentine. The tart base is made from digestive biscuits and then covered with Michel Cluizel 70% chocolate. It is then served with rum-marinated cherries, fresh berries, coffee caramel, mascarpone chantilly infused vanilla bean and edible gold leaf.

Mocha Soft Serve 4/5

Subject to daily flavour, we had the Mocha Soft Serve ($10++). Who can resist a soft, creamy and refreshing soft served to wrap up dinner? It actually tastes like milo soft serve.

Jackfruit Pudding 4.2/5

Another beautiful dessert on the menu is the Jackfruit Pudding ($14++). The soft and moist ginger jackfruit pudding is served warm and topped with fresh jackfruit, passionfruit and coconut slivers. This is complemented by a scoop of house-made jaggery ice cream

Note: This is an invited tasting.


COMO Cuisine
Dempsey Hill
Block 18A Dempsey Road
Singapore 249677
Tel: 1800 3046688
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line), Holland Village (CC Line), Farrer Road (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Breakfast
Mon-Fri: 8am - 12pm
Lunch
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 3pm
Afternoon Menu
Daily: 3pm - 6pm
Dinner
Sun-Thu: 6pm - 10pm
Fri-Sat, PH: 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop along Orchard Boulevard (Stop ID 09022). Take bus number 7, 77, 106, 123 or 174. Alight 7 stops later. Walk to Dempsey Road. Walk to the round about near block 17 and 18. Walk to destination. Journey time 30 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Holland Village MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to bus stop at Block 12 (Stop ID 11401). Take bus 106. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to Dempsey Road. Walk to the round about near block 17 and 18. Walk to destination. Journey time 20 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Farrer Road MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Farrer Road MRT station (Stop ID 11119). Take bus number 174 or 564. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to Dempsey Road. Walk to the round about near block 17 and 18. Walk to destination. Journey time 20 minutes. [Map]