Durian Fiesta 2019 @ Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore - 6 New D24 Durian Creations

The much anticipated Durian Fiesta at Goodwood Park Hotel since 1983 is back again from 15 March to 14 July 2019. In celebration of this year's event, the hotel has launched six new exquisite D24 durian desserts, together with 4 perennial favourites and signature 'Mao Shan Wang' durian pastries.

D24 Royale Cheesecake

New this year is the D24 Royale Cheesecake ($28 nett per cake, 350g) which comes in a layer of D24 durian mousse and cream cheese. A combination that works harmoniously together.

D24 Pandan Lapis Coconut Cake 

A favourite among the new creations is the D24 Pandan Lapis Coconut Cake ($16 nett per slice / $88 nett per cake, 1.2kg). The moist pandan sponge cake comes with layers of D24 durian mousse, enveloped with cream frosting and coconut flakes.

D24 Strawberry Bliss

Enlivened with the sweet scent of strawberries is the D24 Strawberry Bliss ($16 neet per piece / $68 nett per cake, 700g) that features a lavish and creamy D24 durian pulp.

D24 Matcha Mont Blanc Tart

The D24 Matcha Mont Blanc Tart ($14.88++ for 2pc / $42 nett for 6pc) is a intricate masterpiece of pistachio garland, crowned withwhite chocolate tuile and matcha sponge. The filling is match and chestnut mousse as well as D24 durian pulp.

Mini D24 Ice Cream Bars

The Mini D24 Ice Cream Bars ($22 nett for a box of 4) comes in 4 different flavours. They are durian ice encased in dark chocolate, almond, cappuccino and oreo.

D24 Singapore Commemoration Cake

In celebration of the bicentennial, Goodwood Park Hotel has also launched the 1 kilogram D24 Singapore Commemoration Cake that features 4 flavours (gula melaka, coffee, pandan and durian mousse). Imprinted on the cake is eight historical scenes of Singapore and Goodwood Park hotel illustrious past. The cake is limited to 200 pieces and an advance order of 5 days is required, subject to availability.

Besides the new creations, the old favourites are still available such as the D24 Mousse Cake , D24 Puff, D24 Crepe and D24 Ice Cream.

Dessert buffet with D24 durian pastries is also available at Coffee Lounge, Goodwood Park Hotel from 4 May to 14 July 2019. In addition to the signature local desserts, cakes and pastries, the spread features 9 D24 durian creations for a heighten durian indulgence.

Noted: This is an invited tasting


Coffee Lounge
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 67301746
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Scotts Road to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

51 Soho @ Telok Ayer Street - Cocktail wtih Edible Money

New at Telok Ayer Street is 51 Soho, an all-day dining venue opened by the same folk behind Birds of A Feather and Halcyon and Crane. The all day-dining space has both outdoor and indoor seating with a stylish full-fledged coffee and cocktail bar. The menu also changes per the day catering for the different crowd for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Unlike other bars, 51 Soho offers 5 special cocktails, namely Dancing in The Moonlights, Dr Panda, Bamboo Dream, 51 Soho and Prosperity Cup made from Chinese rice wine, plum wine and bamboo wine. An unique cross cultural concoction that is quite original. These cocktails made from traditional Chinese Wine will definitely become a signature at 51 Soho.

Prosperity Cup

My favourite cocktails of the 5 specials is the Prosperity Cup. The cocktail is a concoction of fermented rice wine, barley juice, barley pearls, rock melon syrup and white chocolate liquor. It is a refreshing and fruity drink. More interestingly is the edible money made from rice paper that is served together with the cocktail.

Padron Pepper with Halloumi Cheese and Duck Gizzard 4/5

Beef and Pork Belly 4/5

Perfect with the cocktails and drinks are the charcoal grilled skewers dusted with addictive spice dust. The skewers are inspired by those served in Sichuan drinking house. We tried the Padron Pepper with Halloumi Cheese ($8 for 2 sticks), Duck Gizzard ($6 for 2 sticks), Pork Belly ($7.50 for 2 sticks) and Beef ($11 for 2 sticks). My favourites are the more meaty pork belly and beef skewer.

Green & Nutty 3.8/5

The Green & Nutty ($18) is a light and refreshing broccoli slaw salad dish comprises of broccolini, broccoli florets and romanesco. It is garnished with roasted nuts, raisins and sorghum. I enjoyed the squeeze of lemon juice for that zesty finishing.

Salmon & Pearl 4.2/5

Th pan-fried Salmon ($28) is served on a bed of pearl couscous cooked in fish stock. What brightens up the dish is the sauteed sour vegetables, pickled ginger and chilli, that is very memorable.

Spice de Canard 4/5

An Asian take of the duck confit is the Spice De Canard ($30). The duck leg is braised in house made braising sauce (Ru Shui). The duck leg is coated with reduced braising liquid and butter sauce, topped with popped sorghum. It is also served with lentil and Greek salad to cut the richness.

Wicked Pasta 4.2/5

Surprising the Wicked Pasta ($22) served with asparagus, quail eggs, toasted hazelnuts and yuzu-pickled zucchini tasted much better than I expected, especially when everything is green on the plate. Initially I thought it is pesto sauce but it turned our to be a creamy sauce made from fresh and pickled zucchini. It has that surprise element that is both unique and refreshing to the palate.

Our Spicy Pasta 4.2/5

On the contrast, Our Spicy Pasta ($24) turns up the heat with its house made spicy sauce consists of a mixture of Sichuan Liu Po, Lan Gan Ma and Dou Ban Jiang. For diners that love spicy food, this will be well received. The hot and sour spaghetti also comes with crab meat, tiger prawn, ebiko and tomato confit which is quite a generous in portion.

Soho Burger 3.8/5

The Soho Burger ($28) comes with pulled wagyu cheek paired with kimchi slaw, sandwiched between soft buttered brioche bun. Shoestring fries seasoned with salt and chives are served on the side. A decent burger but I still like my burger to be juicy and cheesy.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


51 Soho
51 Telok Ayer Street
#01-01
Singapore 048441
Tel: +65 9755 1058
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Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line). Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am - 11am, 1130am - 230pm, 530pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun, PH: 10am - 230pm, 530pm - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit F. Walk to traffic light junction at Cecil Street. Cross the street to Prudential Tower. Cut through the building and walk to Telok Ayer street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]