Sunday, November 27, 2022

Da Paolo Time-Honored Italian Favourites For Christmas Hosting & Gifting 2022

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Da Paolo presents a cornucopia of festive gourmet delights available for takeaway and delivery this Christmas. Da Paolo ushers in the festivities with a mouth-watering spread of time-honoured Italian favourites. The wide selection entices with sumptuous roasts, irresistible sweets, and artisanal products. Be inspired by the ready-to-eat items, curated bundles, and luxe hampers, gifting options for hassle-free hosting and gifting so there is more time to create lasting memories with family and friends.

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Stuffed & Deboned Roast Turkey

The highlight at Da Paolo has to be the Stuffed & Deboned Roast Turkey ($358, approx 4kg) with three layers of stuffing. In the centre of the giant bird is Cotechino, a traditional Italian-style sausage served during Christmas. A layer of chestnuts, leeks and mushrooms encased the pork meat sausage, followed by a final layer of aromatic chorizo spiced mince. The Christmas bird is served alongside roasted potatoes, carrots, onions and a tangy housemade fresh passion fruit sauce. It is suitable for 10 to 12 pax.

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Brussels Sprouts, Turnips & Cranberry Salad

The feast is never complete without the sides. Some of the stunning sides that I enjoyed is the appetising Brussels Sprouts, Turnips & Cranberry Salad ($65), where finely shaved brussels sprouts and crispy turnips are tossed with dried cranberries, olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper. It can serve 4 to 6 pax.

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Truffle Mac & Cheese

Another lovely side is the Truffle Mac & Cheese ($99), baked with Italian cheese and homemade bechamel, drizzled with Italian truffle oil. These hearty baked pasta can serve 4 to 6 pax.

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Wreath

There is a splendid line-up of irresistible sweet treats for the sweet tooth, such as the dainty edible Christmas wreaths. They are two flavours - White Chocolate Candied Fruit Wreath ($24.90) and Dark Chocolate Pistachio Wreath ($24.90).

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Pistachio Raspberry Log Cake

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Salted Caramel Macadamia Log Cake

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Flourless Chocolate Log Cake

For every first time, Da Paolo has put together a line-up of three log cakes. This year, the traditional Yule logs take on a contemporary Italian spin. The three flavours are Salted Caramel Macadamia Log Cake ($78, approx 1kg), Pistachio Raspberry Log Cake ($95, approx 900g) and Flourless Chocolate Log Cake ($68, approx 800g).

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Christmas-inspired Cookies

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The new Italian and Christmas-inspired cookies are ideal for gifting or some sweet treats ($38 per tin). It is available in three flavours - Cocoa Almond Biscotti, Italian Pistachio Cookie and Christmas Fruit Crunchies. The delightful sweets are contained in Da Paolo's exclusive cookie tins designed with adorable illustrations of Gastronomia's storefront with nostalgic Christmas scenes.

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Panettone Classico

Panettone, a widely enjoyed treat during Christmas time, is available at Da Paolo too. The Panettone Classico ($72) with candied orange peel and raisins is authentically handcrafted by Da Paolo's artisanal bakers in Italy, following an exclusive secret recipe with the use of multi-generational and time-honoured techniques. Besides the classic panettone, there are two other flavours in the Panettone Ciocccolato ($72) and Panettone Prosecco ($72).

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Da Paolo's festive offerings can be ordered via the online gourmet grocery shop at https://gastronomia-foodtoorder.dapaolo.com.sg from 1 November to 31 December 2022 or while stocks last (whichever is earlier) for self pick-up from any Da Paolo Gastronomia outlet, and delivery from 11 November 2022 to 4 January 2023. Orders must be made three days in advance, before 12pm. So plan ahead and place an order from 1 to 30 November 2022 to enjoy an early bird offer of 15% off Christmas Bundle Meals.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

A New Welcome Retreat in the Enclave of Orchard Road @ Vibe Hotel Orchard Road

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The recently opened Vibe Hotel Orchard Road, located in the residential enclave of Orchard Road, within easy access to Singapore's busiest and longest shopping belt, is the perfect place of retreat in town, catered for travellers looking for a hotel with a character that provides a welcome retreat amidst contemporary design.

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We checked into our room on the 10th floor. The Deluxe Room, fitted with a bathtub and dressed in tufted fabric and muted colours, invites travellers to kick back and relax in a thoughtfully designed room to soothe the senses. We love the comfortable king-sized bed, the huge 55-inch LED TV with cable channels, and the multiple universal outlets around the room for easy access. The open-concept wardrobe further adds to the expansiveness of the room's experience, combining functionality and style.

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Work up a sweat anytime at their 24-hour gym with essential equipment ideal for your daily workout routine. In addition, the outdoor swimming pool is open from 6am to 10pm.

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Exclusive access to Vibe Pantry for all-day refreshments is only available for their corporate members. However, we had the opportunity to check the pantry out, which has cupboards and countertops filled with cola and energy drinks, as well as packets of nuts, granola and chips snacks to munch on throughout the day.

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Located in the lobby of Vibe Hotel, their all-day dining restaurant ROOS offers a laid-back dining experience away from the bustle of Orchard Road with a wide selection of menu offerings ranging from Aussie-inspired brekkie items, all-day grills, handmade pasta, and a selection of Asian food fare brimming with local favourites. The interior was gorgeous. There is ample natural light pouring through the tall floor-to-ceiling glass windows, with a cascading waterfall view, as well as intimate and cosy pod seatings.

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During our stay, we enjoyed our dinner at ROOS. The lush cafe setting transforms into a watering hole at night. The island bar serves up an assortment of classic cocktails, craft beers and an impressive selection of curated wines from around the world available by the glass. We ordered the Crispy Honey Prawn Dumpling with mentaiko sauce, cream of wild mushroom, Kurobuta Pork Chop, Truffle Gnocchi, Kombu Butter Tagliatelle, and Singapore Laksa to share.

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A complimentary breakfast at ROOS is also included for the next morning from 7am to 10.30am (last order 10am). It comes in a set of a choice of mains, with pastries, yoghurt and drink for each person. We opted for the Chef's Brekkie and the Chicken Congee set.

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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.


Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard
24 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228518
Tel: +65 67381188
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line, TE Line)

Directions:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Walk down orchard Road to Lucky Plaza. At the end of Lucky Plaza, turn left into Mount Elizabeth Road. Continue walking down Mount Elizabeth Road. Walk to Destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]