The Clifford Pier @ The Fullerton Bay Hotel - Savour The Festive Season At The Fullerton Hotels Singapore

With Christmas fast approaching, kindle the triumphant spirits of joyous reunions at The Fullerton Hotels from 1 November 2019 to 1 January 2020, with an intimate fare of meticulously crafted wholesome European Christmas flavours, alongside Asian-inspired creations such as the Turkey Penyet and Ondeh Ondeh Log cake.

From the roast section at Clifford Pier, indulge in the Traditional Butter Ball Turkey, Truffle and Maple Glazed Champagne Ham, and the new Turkey Penyet, a unique spin on the local favourite Ayam Penyet dish.

One of my favourite dishes is the Flambeed Foie Gras with Champagne Poached William Pear, which features an extremely creamy flambéed foie gras paired with a soft and sweet William pear slice doused in Champagne.

The Clifford Pier presents two-course specials marrying Christmas traditions with Asian nuances - the "Festive Asian Duet" feature Maple Glazed Smoke Duck Salad with Pomegranate, Pecan, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Szechuan Salmon Gravlax, Marinated Cucumber Slaw, and Coriander Cress.

The second course features the "Sambal Tumis Marinated Icelandic Redfish" with Wok-Fried Oriental Vegetables with Lemongrass Coconut Foam to give a subtle sweet aroma to the dish.

Not to be missed is their fresh seafood on ice such including the Plateau Ocean on Ice Station, Scallops in Shell, as well as Poached Live Prawns.

Taking centre stage this year at The Fullerton Cake Boutique are the inspired Yule Logs with delicious local flavours. The Ondeh Ondeh Lamington Yule Log showcases the well-loved trinity of flavours - Gula Melaka, pandan and coconut with Gula Melaka mousse and coconut creme with shredded coconut layered between the moist and fluffy pandan chiffon sponge layers.

An elegant twist on another local favourite, the Bandung drink, the Strawberry Lychee Bandung Yule Log features delicate lychee mousse and strawberry jelly gently infused with rose essence.

Chocolate lovers will appreciate the signature Fullerton Black Forest Yule Log with its rich Valrhona Guanaja mousse, Morello cherry compote and dark chocolate ganache with a chocolate sponge. Other specials include the Traditional Stollen and Christmas Rum Fruit Cake, Lemon Gugehuph, Country Bread Loaf, as well as the Cranberry Chocolate Brioche.

The festive goodies and takeaways are available for purchase from 1 November to 31 December 2019 via shop.fullertonhotels.com and at The Fullerton Cake Boutique, located at The Fullerton Hotel and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. For enquiries on festive goodies and takeaways, please call (65) 6877 8943 or email fullertonshop@fullertonhotels.com.

The Clifford Pier, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
4 November to 23 December & 26 December to 30 December 2019

Festive Afternoon Tea
Monday to Friday, 330pm to 530pm
Price: S$55* per adult and S$28* per child^

Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea Buffet 
24 December 2019, 3pm to 5pm
Price: S$55* per adult and S$28* per child^
Add S$17* for a free-flow of soft drinks and juices, or

Festive Afternoon Tea with Mini Buffet 
Saturday, 3pm to 5pm and Sunday, 330pm to 530pm
Price: S$60* per adult and S$30* per child^

Add S$49* for a free-flow red or white wines and beers, or Add S$78* for a free-flow of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

Photos and words 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.


The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Clifford Pier
80 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049326
Tel: +65 65975266
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12pm - 230pm
High Tea: 330pm - 530pm
Dinner: 630pm - 10pm
Supper: 10pm - 12midnight (Sun-Thu), 10pm - 1am (Fri-Sat)

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to Clifford Centre. Cut across the building. Go to 2nd floor, take the overhead bridge link across the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Super Simple+ @ Fusionopolis Place - Simple And Wholesome Way To Mindful Eating

Salad bars, protein bowls aplenty in our little island, but Singaporean chef Jasper Jek shall entice you differently. Chef Jek's years of training and experiences at Michelin-starred establishments in Spain, Norway, and Singapore eventually converged into Super Simple+, where an ingredient-driven philosophy forms the staple of the concept. You might have chanced upon it in the CBD area as a takeaway format, and the latest outlet in here in Fusionpolis allows you to dine in a cosy environment.

Beef Steak, House-pickled Beetroot, Roasted Pineapple 4.5/5

Build your own Small, Medium or Large box (prices start from $9.90). My customised Large Box looked amazing. Using rump cap, the Beef Steak is by far the tastier beef I had for a protein bowl - tender with flavourful fats, and it remained easy on the jaws even after it had sat there for a while. For the base, I highly recommend Bulghur Wheat. It has the lovely, chewy bite of barley and the aromatic fragrance of brown rice. The supplements shine in their own right too. Using minimal processing to allow the natural flavours of the ingredients to shine doesn't mean merely slicing and dicing them and toss them into the salad. Still, it can also be using the best way to bring out their best, such as the house-pickled beetroot and roasted pineapple. For condiments, I reckon the fresh and fragrant Petite Herb Mix, comprising chervil, tarragon and dill will best suit the Salmon or Wild-caught Barramundi, or even the Beef Steak. To add some crunch and nuttiness into your salad, the spiced Dukkah will be ideal, especially if you have a vegetarian-protein pan-fried miso-glazed tofu.

Norwegian Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Avocado 4/5

Wild-caught Barramundi, Mushroom medley, Herbed Zucchini 4/5

You can even create a wholesome brunch by pairing the huge slab of Norwegian Salmon with Scrambled Eggs! Slow-baked in the oven, the salmon fillet was very tender and tastes exceptionally 'clean' without the use of additional oil to sear it like what some others do. However, if you like the sear on fish skin, the Wild-caught Barramundi will win you over. Slow-cooked Chicken Breast and Tandoori Chicken Thighs are also available, both in equally big servings. The menu changes every 3 months.

As all the ingredients are prepared with minimum seasonings, one gets to fully appreciate the house-made dressings. You can taste and feel the differences between the dressings here and the store-bought ones, which can sometimes be overly sweet and leave a greasy feel in the mouth. A couple of my personal favourites are the Wasabi Sesame, made simply with ground sesame and wasabi powder, and the exquisite tasting Ponzu Dashi. The Parsley Pesto packs a punch of flavours too, excellent on Wholewheat Pasta.

For beverages, try the house-brewed ice tea, just slightly sweetened with honey.

I like Super Simple+ on its excellent quality and tasty proteins, the thoughtful efforts behind the supplements and interesting toppings. Most importantly, it fills you up without burdening your senses.

Written and photography 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.


Super Simpler+
Galaxis
1 Fusionpolis Place
#01-28/29
Singapore 138522
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Nearest MRT: One-North (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am - 3pm, 530pm - 8pm
(Closed on Sat-Sun & PH)

Direction:
1) Alight at One-North MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]