The Square Restaurant @ Novotel Clark Quay

I am back again at The Square Restaurant at Novotel Clark Quay to check out their Festive Celebrations at The Square. In conjunction with the festive seasons, several festive specialities are added to the scrumptious buffet spread.

Ham and Turkey are the traditional must have festive treats for Christmas.

The different varieties of log cakes and desserts add vibrant colour to the festive mood and spirit.

On top of the festive items, the regular buffet spread is still available to satisfy your appetite My favourite at The Square Restaurant will be the Fresh Oyster, Salmon, Laksa/Cheese Risotto and Poached Cod Fish in Spicy Coconut broth.

Festive Celebrations at The Square Restaurant
Date: 10 December 2012 to 1 January 2013
Festive Lunch Buffet:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 230pm
10 Dec 2012 - 31 Dec 2012: Adult $42++ Child $25++ Senior Citizens $30++
Festive Dinner Buffet:
Mon-Sun: 6pm - 10pm
10 Dec 12 - 01 Jan 13 (Sun-Thu): Adult $52++ Child $35++ Senior Citizens $35++
10 Dec 12 - 01 Jan 13 (Fri-Sat): Adult $62++ Child $38++ Senior Citizens $38++
Festive Brunch Buffet:
Sat-Sun: 1130am - 3pm
15 Dec 12 - 30 Dec 12, 25 Dec 12 & 01 Jan 13: Adult $68++ Child $48++ Senior Citizens $48++
(buffet only). Adult with free flow drinks* $88++
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year Eve Dinner:
6pm - 10pm
24-25 Dec 2012 & 31 Dec 2012: Adult $68++ Child $48++ (buffet only). Adult with free flow drinks* $88++
*Free flow Prosecco sparkling wine, tiger draught beer, house wine and 2 kinds of juices.
Reservation: +65 63383333


The Square Restaurant
Novotel Singapore Clark Quay
177A River Valley Road
Singapore 179031
Website: http://www.novotelclarkequay.com
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit C, F or G. Walk along the river toward Riverside Point direction. Cross the bridge to the other end of the river. Turn left and walk towards Liang Court. Journey time about 7 minutes.

2) 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 2 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes.

Plaza Brasserie @ Parkroyal on Beach Road

Have you make plans for your Christmas dinner? If not, how about checking out Plaza Brasserie at Parkroyal on Beach Road. With a blue, white and silver theme, indulges in a scrumptious spread of festive specialities. Let the Festive Feasting at Parkroyal on Beach Road kick starts your festive celebration.

Celebrating the festive occasion, Plaza Brasserie introduces Pork Knuckles served in Asian inspired Spicy Sauce and Red Wine Sauce. The pork knuckle was heavenly with its super crispy and crackling skin. The layer of fats underneath the skin had a crunchy texture and meat was succulent.

It is Christmas so there will also be tradtional festive treats such as Roasted Turkey, Honey Baked Ham and Meat Loaf.

Continuing the festive mood, the buffet spread offers many other delights such as Christmas Fruit Cake, Assorted Log Cakes, Raspberry and Vanilla Cheese Cakes, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce, Ginger Bread, Christmas Stollen and many more.

On top of the festive specialties, the usual International buffet spread is still available. You can still fill your stomach with all the beautiful food from the various stations around the restaurant.

Festive Feasting at Parkroyal on Beach Road
Date: 15 December 2012 to 1 January 2013
Lunch:
15-24 & 26-31 Dec 2012: Adult $40 Child $24
25 Dec 2012 & 01 Jan 2013: Adult $60 Child $36
Dinner:
15-23 & 26-30 Dec 2012: Adult $55 Child $33
24 & 31 Dec 2012: Adult $80 Child $48
25 Dec 2012 & 01 Jan 2013: Adult $60 Child $36
*Child below 3 years old dines for free.
*Prices are subject to service charge and government taxes
Reservation: +65 65055710


Plaza Brasserie
Parkroyal on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199590
Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Follow the overhead walkway all the way to The Concourse building. Turn left down Nicoll Highway and walk towards Parkroyal Serviced Residences. Cut through towards Parkroyal Hotel. Journey time about 8 minutes.

Poulet @ Great World City

After my previous visit to Poulet at Bugis+ in September 2012, I am back at Poulet again but at their second outlet at Great World City opened in November 2012. Similar to the flagship outlet, the second outlet features a 62 seater open dining area modernly furnished with an open kitchen. In my previous visit, there were some hits and misses. The invite was timely to check out the kitchen's consistency and quality.

Country Side Mushroom Soup 4.2/5

Usually mushroom soup comes in the form of either creamy or puree base. At Poulet, the Country Side Mushroom Soup ($5.80) has both in one. The mushroom soup was smooth and creamy. Each mouthful also came with finely puree mushroom bites.

French Onion Soup 4.2/5

When I visited Poulet at Bugis+ previously, the French Onion Soup ($5.80) did not meet my expectation. This time round, the soup tasted much better. The tangy flavour was nicely balanced with the sweetness of the caramelised French onion in the veal stock.

Escargot de Bourgogne 3.8/5

The Escargot de Bourgogne ($8.80) which I did not try in my previous visit had half dozen Burgundy Snails served with tomato fondue and almond garlic butter. Chef Nelson ordered some bread and taught me how to enjoy this dish to the fullest, wiping the bread with the remaining tomato fondue and almond garlic butter. Learnt something new from Chef Nelson.

Poulet de Cranberry 4.5/5

Along with the opening of Great World City outlet, Poulet has also launched a new Signature with a refreshing twist to the house highly raved Rotisserie Chicken. Poulet de Cranberry ($15.80 half / $28.80 whole) is served in a fresh luscious cranberry sauce and double pommery & dijon mustard. I have some bad experience with the chicken in my previous visit but this time it was cooked perfectly. To enjoy the dish, mixed the cranberry and mustard sauces togther. The savory and fruity sauce complemented the tender chicken very well.

Oxtail de Bourguignon 4/5

Pressure cooked oxtail in red wine sauce with carrot and onion, the Oxtail de Bourguignon ($15.80) was tender, falling off the bone with ease.

Profiteroles 4.2/5

The Profiteroles ($7.80) at Poulet was as good as the one I had at Le Bistrot du Sommelier and it is only half the price of it. The Choux puffs with 2 huge scoops of vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce and almond flakes is a must try.

Tiramisu 4.2/5

The Tiramisu ($7.80) served in a jar was still as good. The tiramise was mosit with mascarpone cheese, sponge finger soaked in espresso and rum syrup

With its modern alfresco setting, dining at Poulet is casual, unpretentious and comforting. Although it is French food at affordable price, quality was not compromise.


Poulet
Great World City
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#02-K2/K3
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65 67334395
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PouletSG
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line), Outram (EW line, NE Line), Tiong Bahru (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop opposite Orchard MRT station (Stop ID B09022). Take bus number 16 or 175. Alight 4 bus stops later. Journey time about 12 minutes.

2) Alight at Outram MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Outram MRT station. (Stop ID B06011). Take bus number 75 or 970. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to Great World City. Journey time about 12 minutes.

3) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Tiong Bahru MRT station (Stop ID 10169). Take bus number 5, 16 or 195. Alight 4 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes.