Thursday, August 15, 2019

Stockyard - Champion Australian Meat and Australia's Most Awarded Branded Beef Now at Huber's Butchery

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With 61 years of heritage, Stockyard has established itself as a leading provider of high-quality grain-fed Angus and Wagyu products in the culinary industry. Using family farming methods of "No HGP's (Hormonal growth promotants), antibiotics and animal by-products, Stockyard is now the Champion Australian Meat and Australia's Most Awarded Branded Beef. Thanks to Huber's Butchery, who managed to clinch the exclusive distributorship in Singapore, award-winning restauranteurs and leading hoteliers can get their hands on these premium beef, including you home cooks.

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I was given a chance to have a taste of Stockyard's produce at Atout, a dinner hosted by Huber's Butchery and Stockyard Stockyard. Chef Patrick Heuberger and his team had whipped up a few dishes to showcase the unique qualities of Stockyard 200-days grain-fed beef, which is one of the best-selling items at Huber’s Butchery.

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As a starter, Chef Patrick Heuberger paired thinly sliced pieces of Wagyu Bresaola with mashed potatoes. Aged for 4 months, the way the Wagyu Bresaola melted in my mouth and how its concentrated flavours spread, was incredible. The mashed potato was airy with a mousse-like texture, which paired really well with the buttery bresaola.

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Next up we had Chargrilled Dry-Aged Angus Patty, which can be found in Huber’s Dry Aged Beef Burger at Huber's bistro. It had a very rich mouthfeel and a more intense beefy flavour than a regular beef patty. Despite just a small portion of it, it was satiable.

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As Mains, we got to try both Wet-Aged and Dry-Aged Angus T-Bone Steak, oven-roasted. The Dry-Aging process causes the meat to dehydrate, which concentrates the meat and intensifies its flavours. Hence, in comparison, the wet-aged steak on my plate did lose out in terms of the depth of flavours.

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At Huber's Butchery, Wagyu Striploin MB 6-7 is also available if you are planning for an extravagant dinner. Although the marbling makes this meat quite forgiving, a higher level of 'doneness' will allow the fats to melt and realise the flavours.

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Head down to Huber’s Butchery if you would like to try your hands at cooking any one of these fine quality meats by Stockyard.

Written By Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Huber’s Butchery & Bistro
22 Dempsey Road
Singapore 249679
Tel: +65 67371588
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line), Holland Village (CC Line), Farrer Road (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 930am - 8pm
Sat-Sun: 930am - 7pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to the 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 block 22. Walk to destination. Journey time 30 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Holland Village MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to the bus stop at Block 12 (Stop ID 11401). Take bus 106. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to Dempsey Road. Walk to block 22. 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 block 22. Walk to destination. Journey time 20 minutes. [Map]

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Izy Fook (一起福) @ Club Street - Izy-ly A Match In Paradise

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Izy Dining & Bar at Club Street has been renamed as Izy Fook (一起福) with its new collaboration with Roast Paradise, bringing their famed char siu and roasted pork to the new izakaya centric menu.

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White Bait 3.5/5

We started our dinner with some snack and small plates. The White Bait ($8) with XO chilli dip is an addictive snack that goes well with the drinks.

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Amber Jack Ceviche 4.2/5

You will get a burst of flavours from the fresh Amber Jack Ceviche ($18) in a spicy kampong dressing and calamansi.

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Karaage 4.5/5

I wasn't expecting much for the Karaage ($12 for 3pc), but this has to be one of the best I have eaten. It is plump, juicy and crispy on the exterior.

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Cereal Soft Shell Prawns 4.8/5

A must-order is the Cereal Soft Shell Prawns ($24 for 4pc). I can smell the aroma from the cereal and curry leaf from a mile away. This is complemented by the chilli aioli dressing. The huge prawn is succulent and so crispy that you can eat it together with the shell.

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Steamed Clams in Dashi 4.5/5

Still on seafood is the Steamed Clams in Dashi ($34 Large). Plump, sweet and juicy were the clams, perked up by the flavoursome dashi broth.

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Char Siu 4.5/5, Roasted Pork 4.2/5

Of course, the highlight on the menu is Roast Paradise's Char Siu ($40 Large) and Roasted Pork ($40 Large). I have heard so many good words about their char siu and roasted pork. Hence I am really looking forward to trying it. The char siu is not overly sweet and has the right amount of fat and lean ratio. The roasted pork, on the other hand, is fat, juicy and crispy on the skin.

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Wagyu 2GR Oyster Blade 4.5/5

izy didn't make it for roast paradise either, it has its own triumph card in the Wagyu 2GR Oyster Blade ($135 per 500g). Cooked to perfection, there is no need for any seasoning or sauce. The beautiful pink cuts were flavourful on its own and tender in texture.

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Superior Prawn Mee Pok 4.8/5

A luxurious take of the local mee pok is the Superior Prawn Mee Pok ($19). It comes with ingredients such as tiger prawn, pork, lap cheung, sakura ebi and egg. What I really enjoy is not the luxe ingredients but the robust broth that holds the bowl together, complementing the al dente noodle.

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Wagyu Truffle Don 3/5

The Wagyu Truffle Don ($58 Large) may smell good with the shaved truffle crowning the nanatsuboshi rice bowl, but it paled in comparison to the other dishes. It is mediocre with the cut of wagyu beef used.

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Spices Chocolate 3.5/5, Houjicha Catalana 3.5/5

Wrapping up the dinner, we have the Spices Chocolate ($10) and Houjicha Catalana ($19). They are decent dessert, but I probably will skip these and all more of the savouries which really impressed me. Izy Fook is definitely one of those places that I will be going back again.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Izy Fook (一起福) 
27 Club Street
Singapore 069413
Tel: +65 96780027
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Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line), Telok Ayer (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm
Sat: 12pm  - 2pm, 5pm - 12midnight
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk down Cross Street. Turn left onto Club Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

1) Alight at Chinatown MRT station. Take Exit F. Walk to the junction of Cross Street and South Bridge Street. Continue down Cross Street. Turn right onto Club Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]