The Great Afternoon Tea Revamp!
Afternoon Tea at The St. Regis Singapore just got even more affordable! Plus, it now has a new moniker – with additional refinements to boot.If you can’t resist afternoon tea and if scones and all things dainty are right up your alley, then you have to head to Brasserie Les Saveurs at The St. Regis Singapore for The Grand Astor Afternoon Tea. Plus, with a $10++ drop in prices, you have one more reason to spend a nice, quiet afternoon at The St. Regis!

Recently revamped and arguably one of the best in Singapore, The Grand Astor Afternoon Tea features a made-in-heaven Scone Bar, which is a real hit because you don’t just get one or two kinds of scones – you get to choose from a whole array of the freshly baked goodies! Featuring both sweet and savoury versions, must-try scone types are The St. Regis Classic Scones and Perrigord Black Summer Truffles Scones.

It doesn’t stop at the scones. Traditionalists will delight in relishing classic finger sandwiches like Sliced Tomato and Cucumber and Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream Cheese, to the flavourful Oven-roasted Chicken with Celery and Creamy Egg-chive Mayonnaise – all which are prepared à la minute for optimum freshness.

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Seafood and international favourites aside, you can now sink your teeth into classic Thai fare at Marina Mandarin’s Halal-certified buffet restaurant AquaMarine from now till 31 March 2013.Take a culinary trip to the Land of Smiles and whet your appetite with Guest Chef Aek Charttrakul’s signature dishes. Appetisers such as the highly addictive Kao Tang Na Tang (Crispy Rice Crackers with Chicken Dip – pictured left), Mee Krob (Crispy Noodles in Sweet & Sour Sauce – pictured right) and Yam Pla Duk Foo (Crispy Catfish & Green Mango Salad) make perfect starters before you dive into the mains.You can’t say you’ve truly had your fill at a Thai restaurant until you try two main Thai cuisine stars – Phad Thai (Stir-fried Noodles with Prawn – pictured right) and Tom Yum Goong (Spicy & Sour Prawn Soup with Galangal and Lemongrass – pictured left) – and there’s no reason why you should give those a miss here.

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Singapore doesn’t have winter seasons like Japan. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the wintry delights the country has to offer for this period. From now until 25 March 2013 only, all outlets of Sushi Tei are having the Epicurean Winter Delights where you can enjoy seasonal items which go beyond their usual sushi and sashimi.Let’s begin with the Ankimo Ponzu (Monkfish liver) which is soaked in soya sauce. The seasonal menu won’t really be complete without it for liver is considered to be one of Japan’s precious delicacies during cold weather. It’s also known for its rich taste and soft texture, which is usually compared to Foie Gras.For familiar favourites, they also have the Salmon Oyako Roll ($10) and Bamboo Oyster Roll ($8). The salmon is just average, so if you’re looking for something interesting, we suggest you go for the Bamboo Oyster Roll. The idea behind this dish came from the bamboo sushi, where a piece of hollowed bamboo is stuffed with Sushi Rice and Sashimi. For this epicurean item, their chefs used cucumber strips to wrap the ingredients of pan-fried oysters, egg, and tomatoes. The result is a refreshing take on this popular item.

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One of France’s most famous steak places (which was born in Paris in 1968), Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill, now occupies a cosy and casual space on the first level of Marina Square. Just like its 130 plus outlets in its native country, its first restaurant in Singapore offers you a myriad of steaks, classic French appetisers, sauces and sides suited for every foodie! To add on to these signatures, Hippopotamus has also introduced new items to its current menu. Your trip to Hippopotamus won’t really be complete if you don’t try the steaks! One specialty is the Skirt Steak ($18.90), which is a cut from the plate of the mule. Though it’s not known for its tenderness, it’s still a popular choice for the meat just bursts with flavour. For true steak lovers, another dish to try is the Tartare Grilled ($20.90), which is a 180g of minced meat barely seared on each side.

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Now you can wake up and say ‘Bonjour’ to the world with Bistro du Vin! The French bistro now has a breakfast menu so you can start your morning the French way on weekends and on public holidays at the Zion Road outlet. From 8.30am to 11am, you can treat yourself to a traditional French meal and choose from the different breakfast dishes available, such as Brandade with Poached Egg ($14++) and healthy options such as Cereals with Milk or Yogurt ($4.50++).

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