Have you tried visiting the Botanic Gardens for a little escape from the city? Well, if you appreciate such Zen, we suggest popping by on a weekday for some absolute peace and quiet and enhance the experience by tucking into some exquisite lunch specials at The Halia.Located somewhere in the middle of all the greenery, the ambience at The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens is one that is unrivalled. Dining here feels almost like a quick getaway!
The new weekday lunch specials feature divine creations by Aussie Chef Peter Rollinson. Perfect for executive lunches or a private lunch date, the lunch specials are available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm and come in your choice of a 2-course meal or a 3-course meal (both with coffee or tea, 2-course without dessert) at an affordable price of just $28++ and $32++ respectively.

To find out the dishes for these menus, click here to read the full review:
http://sg.openrice.com/singapore/restaurant/article/detail.htm?article_id=600

As a one of the gazillion eateries located in Clarke Quay, Octapas has gained quite a number of loyal fans due to its authentic tapas offerings as well as a whole lot of choices with its alcoholic beverages.

Now, there are more things to look forward to when you visit this restaurant. First up is the look and feel. To give the feeling that you’re dining in Spain, the whole place is modelled after a traditional tapas place. The interior is dimly lit by shades of bold yellow and red, and the décor somehow reminds you of grandma’s house with those brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and old photographs surrounding the place. There’s also an al fresco area if you prefer to enjoy your food while admiring the scenic view of the Singapore River and the rest of Clarke Quay.As for the food, there’s more to just tapas especially now that it has come up with the Bay of Biscay menu. A collaboration with Consultant Chef Javier Lecumberri (who hails from San Sebastian, Spain), his contributions feature rustic Basque creations which you can now have a taste of right here in Singapore! To find out what these dishes are, click the link for the full review

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For this week only, the natural artesian water company has partnered with Roadhouse to come up with a three-course menu just for your secretary. Priced at $35++ and served with a bottle of Fiji Water, the menu starts off with the BBQ Ranch Chopped Chicken Salad made with wood-roasted corn and peppers, avocado, red onion, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese and chipotle. For sure, she will adore this dish because of its smokey flavour complemented by the freshness of the ingredients.Other notable mentions are the: Philly Cheese Burger, eanut Butter and Banana Bread and Butter Pudding served with salted caramel and vanilla bean ice cream. To find out what we thought of these dishes, read our full review:

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Aren’t you sick of small food portions here in Singapore? Apparently many eateries have not spared a thought for the folks with big appetites!

In view of this first world problem many of us are facing, Spathe Public House truly is a godsend. The newest addition to the Mohamed Sultan dining enclave (filled with a number of noteworthy F&B outlets such as The Patissier and Chikuwa Tei), Spathe (pronounced ‘s • pey • th’) is all about communal dining and mammoth portions to feed large groups of friends and families.

With brick walls, plush red booth seats, and heaps of warm colours all around from the use of wood, Spathe radiates this sort of “New York neighbourhood” vibe, which is further enhanced by the display of graffiti art on the walls – the perfect setting for get-togethers!

Spathe’s menu consists of several sections, including ‘Mammoth Signatures’, ‘Spathe Classics’, ‘Fresh Greens’, ‘Pocket Plates’, ‘Desserts’ and of course, ‘Thirst Quenchers’, which showcase a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There are even brunch and set lunch menus!

To find out what we think of the dishes, click here for the full review:
http://sg.openrice.com/singapore/restaurant/article/detail.htm?article_id=579

Greenhouse has always been known for its weekend brunches. But from today till the 26th of May, you have the perfect reason to drop by this fancy restaurant at Ritz Carlton for dinner as well… more specifically, on a Wednesday.Earlier this month, it has introduced its “Beef Night at Greenhouse” promotion every Wednesday night, which brings 11 beef items to its already impressive buffet spread. These won’t be hard to miss for as soon as you step into this spacious restaurant which has a high ceiling and a mixture of brown and cream coloured walls, you will immediately see the carving station in the centre.

Right in the middle is a chef, who is more than willing to assist you in slicing the main beef items. For our recommendation, head straight for the Wagyu Beef Tomahawk. This beef is always selling like pancakes because of its flavours and juices concealed in every portion of the meat… especially in the fats! It has also retained that tender texture you will surely enjoy.

There are many more items you can enjoy at Greenhouse. To find out what these are, click the link for the full review:
http://sg.openrice.com/singapore/restaurant/article/detail.htm?article_id=585

Photos courtesy of Greenhouse