Brizo @ Park Hotel Clarke Quay

Brizo at Park Hotel Clarke Quay celebrates the nation 50th birthday with Taste of Singapura, available every Wednesday to Sunday evening, showcasing a spread of nostalgic Singapore seafood and local dinner buffet from 1 July to 30 September 2015. Diners will also get a complimentary appetizer platter of Kueh Pie Tee, Otah Otah, Epok Epok and Indian Samosa.

Chicken, Beef and Lamb Satay

Besides the complimentary platter, an extensive selection of mouth watering local appetizers such as Gado Gado, Deep Fried Ngoh Hiang, Shrimp Wanton, Kong Bak Pau and Satay with condiments are also available.

Roti Prata

The cultural melting pot of Singapore encompasses cuisines from different races. One of my favourite local dishes is the Roti Prata from the Indians and this is also available among the Taste of Singapura buffet spread.

Singapore-style Curry Prawn Noodle

At the DIY noodle station, three types of noodles, namely Prawn Laksa, Tom Yam Seafood Noodle and Singapore-style Curry Prawn Noodle are featured on a rotation basis.

Singapore-style Chilli Crab

Seafood Selections

Brizo is a seafood themed restaurant and hence it is no surprise to see an ocean of seafood along the buffet spread.From the signature Singapore-style Chilli Crab, Wok Fried La La in Bean Paste, Kam Heong Sotong, Butter Prawn with Curry Leaves, Salted Egg CrayFish, Fish Head Curry, the choices are like a bottomless ocean.

Dessert lovers can look forward to a spread of Durian Pengat, Nonya Kueh, Kueh Lapis, Chilled Pumpkin with Sago & Gula Melaka and Orh Nee.

Winning A Staycation
Diners at Taste of Singapura buffet may take a photo of themselves with their family and friends, upload it on their facebook or instagram account with the hashtag #BrizoQualityTime to win a weekend staycation at Park Hotel Clarke Quay's contemporary guestroom. A total of three staycations worth $1100 will be given away by early October for the best photos submitted.

In addition, diners who upload thir photos instantly while enjoying Taste of Singapura will get everyone on their table a complimentary glass of non-alcoholic beverage from the restaurant upon flashing the uploaded photo of the restaurant's associates.

Taste of Singapura Dinner Buffet
Adult: $58++ (Wed-Thu), $68++ (Fri-Sun)
Child: $29++ (Wed-Thu), $34++ (Fri-Sun)


Brizo
Park Hotel Clarke Quay
1 Unity Street
Singapore 237983
Tel: +65 65938888
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkhotelgroup
Website: http://www.parkhotelgroup.com/clarkequay/default-en.html
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 6am - 1030am, 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk to bus stop at Clark Quay Station (Stop ID 04222). Take bus number 54. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to the end UE Square Shopping Mall. Journey time about 8 minutes.  [Map]

Xperience Restaurant @ Sofitel So Hotel Singapore

Xperience Restaurant at Sofitel So Hotel Singapore helmed by resident Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne has recently refreshed the menu with some new addition of European-Asian offerings. Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne is one of Singapore first few female hotel executive chefs and has worked with some of the world's best chefs including Michel Bras and Jean Georges Vongerichten.

Truffle Pao with Short Ribs Stuffing 4/5

One of the restaurant's popular dishes is the Foie Gras & Truffle Siew Mai. However we did not try that but instead one of the latest creations which brings together French ingredients and local techniques, the Truffle Pao with Short Ribs Stuffiing ($25 for 4pc). The black coloring of the bun comes from infusing charcoal and truffle paste. I like the concept and enjoyed the sous vide stuffing of pulled short ribs which was soft and has a robust flavour. However the dough was too wet and in a way messy to handle, sticking to my fingers. With some refinement to the dough, this can be an excellent dish.

Pan Seared Foie Gras  3.8/5

The other starters I tried is the Pan Seared Foie Gras ($21) sitting on a bed of beluga lentil and hazelnuts. The pan seared foie gras is a delicacy on its own. The used of crusted hazelnuts gave the liver a nice layer of nuttiness on top of the creamy texture. While the lentil provided a nice chewy bites to the dish, it felt foreign in the dish.

Grilled Beef Tenderloin, 4.2/5

Moving on to the mains, the sight of a well rested pinkish cut of Grilled Beef Tenderloin ($36) made me salivate. The beautiful and tender piece of meat is served with grilled asparagus, mushrooms and asparagus and basil puree, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and yuzu reduction.

Cauliflower and Mushroom Texture 4.8/5

The highlight of the night surprisingly is a vegetarian dish on the menu, Cauliflower and Mushroom Texture ($23). This is a pure enjoyment in sight, taste and texture, all in one. The cauliflower is prepared in three different ways, puree, grilled and fresh. The base is a silky smooth cauliflower puree and cream with fresh cauliflower, garnished with fresh and grilled cauliflower slices. Dehydrated king oyster mushrooms and Vietnamese rice paper dusted with mushroom salt provided an additional crunchy dimension to the whole enjoyment.

White Chocolate and Yuzu Cremeux 4/5

The White Chocolate and Yuzu Cremeux ($16) brought down the curtain of an extraordinary culinary experience at Xperience. The sweetness of the baked white chocolate tuile balanced well with the tartness of the yuzu sorbet, together with refreshing raspberry and mint.

In celebration of the launch of the new menu, Xperience Restaurant is offering 25% off the total a la carte food bill, available for weekday dinners and weekends only. This promotion is only valid from 22 May to 31 July 2015.


Xperience Restaurant
Sofitel So Hotel Singapore
35 Robinson Road
Singapore 068876
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SofitelSoSingapore
Website: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-8655-sofitel-so-singapore/restaurant.shtml
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line), Tanjong Pagar (EW Line), Telok Ayer (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630am - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit I. Walk to Robinson Road. Turn left onto Robinson Road and walk towards Lau Pa Sat. Continue walking down Robinson Road to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit F. Turn left onto Robinsion Road. Cross the road and walk down Robinson Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right and walk down Cross Street. At the junction of Cross Street and Robinson Street, cross the road and turn right onto Robinson Street. Walk towards Lau Pa Sat and continue to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]