There is another series of promotions for the dining places over at Shangri La. This is exciting as I went for “Flash Your Age” Promotion last year. We brought our grandmother along and we enjoyed a whopping 80% discount! You may want to check out the pictures here!
The magic number 39 has to do with the history of the hotel. You could enjoy up to 39% discount offfood bill and for housepour wines, beer and soft drinks at The Line, Shang Palace, Nadaman and The Rose Veranda. The challenge is you need to make your reservations up to 39 days in advance to enjoy the discount! Apparently 39% of the seating capacity at each restaurant is set aside for this promos.
Itching to have a go? Start planning when you're heading down to Shangri La. They have a guide on when you should make your booking! It should be hassle free then. Do remember to make your reservation in time!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Crystal Jade Shanghai Restaurant
As we had a family friend who is visiting, my auntie suggested that we should bring her to Crystal Jade at Airport Terminal 3. The restaurant is located on the third level at Terminal 2.
Our order was based on the ala carte menu. It was kind of the usual Chinese food fare:
Our order was based on the ala carte menu. It was kind of the usual Chinese food fare:
Some of the dishes were kind of interesting. Firstly, they actually added macadamia nuts to gong bao chicken. Such an inclusion is neat for it goes very well with the dish.
Another surprising find is prata within a Chinese restaurant. You get a generous serving of prate that is quite different from the usual Indian prata. Besides being crisp, you find small bits of (cong) in it. It was well liked by all. Even my grandma loves it!
This may be suitable for family get togethers. But it’s not as though the food brilliant. It may just be a good place to check out if you intend to dine at airport.
Crystal Jade Shanghai Restaurant
Crystal Jade Shanghai Restaurant
Changi Airport T3
Mezzanine Level
Departure / Check In Hall Central
Tel: 65 6241 8468
Friday, September 10, 2010
Weekend Breakfast at Swensen’s
Have you always thought of Swensen’s as a place for ice cream? Perhaps a place where you can do lunch or dinner as well? They actually serve breakfast on weekends from 8am to 11am!
I’ve had a go at the Swensen’s over at Seng Kang some months back. This time round, I went with 2 friends after sending a friend off at the airport. The prices are pretty decent as most of the sets are in the range of 7 to 10 SGD. The sets comes with freshly brewed coffee/tea and a juice.
If you like to spend a leisurely Sat/Sun, head over to Swensen’s.
Swensen’s
Changi Airport T2
Mezzanine Level
Arrival Hall North
Website: http://www.swensens.com.sg
Tel: 65 6542 8219
I’ve had a go at the Swensen’s over at Seng Kang some months back. This time round, I went with 2 friends after sending a friend off at the airport. The prices are pretty decent as most of the sets are in the range of 7 to 10 SGD. The sets comes with freshly brewed coffee/tea and a juice.
Swensen’s
Changi Airport T2
Mezzanine Level
Arrival Hall North
Website: http://www.swensens.com.sg
Tel: 65 6542 8219
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Aerin’s - Dining by the fountain
The newly renovated Aerin’s is back in service! It is tucked away at basement level 1 of Raffles City Shopping Center. Have been looking to patron Aerin’s again as it is one of my fav restaurants.
The layout of the restaurant remains largely the same. The fountain still provides the serene feel I really enjoy.
We ordered a range of dishes to try! For a healthy start, the pumpkin salad was a delight. The cheese bits in the salad added some flavours to the salad! A friend even said that she is going to recreate this salad.
We also had calamari as a side. It came with a refreshing dip.
The main dishes arrived shortly. We had a combination of fish (Seabass and Snapper), Rosemary chicken and duck.
Our only complaint was that the chicken and duck were slightly too tough.
Glad that my friend enjoyed the eating experience. And we had to give a go at the desserts. Chocolate molten was very well done. It could help if one is feeling slightly depressed or tired from work.
Had a first shot at Pavlova. The passion fruit sorbet was way too sour. Makes you cringe a little each time you have a bite. The combination with whipped cream renders the dessert a little too sweet.
Aerin’s
252 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Shopping Centre
B1-11/12
Singapore 179103
Tel: 6337 2231
Website: http://www.aerins.com.sg/
We ordered a range of dishes to try! For a healthy start, the pumpkin salad was a delight. The cheese bits in the salad added some flavours to the salad! A friend even said that she is going to recreate this salad.
Glad that my friend enjoyed the eating experience. And we had to give a go at the desserts. Chocolate molten was very well done. It could help if one is feeling slightly depressed or tired from work.
Had a first shot at Pavlova. The passion fruit sorbet was way too sour. Makes you cringe a little each time you have a bite. The combination with whipped cream renders the dessert a little too sweet.
Aerin’s
252 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Shopping Centre
B1-11/12
Singapore 179103
Tel: 6337 2231
Website: http://www.aerins.com.sg/
Friday, August 27, 2010
Neo Garden - Good caterer for parties or events!
I've a few encounters with food from Neo Garden. We used it for our co events. When my sis was planning her 21st birthday bash, it was one of the first caterers that came to mind.
Like most of the catering services,the menus and prices are all nicely displayed on website. The service after the online order was rather thorough and commendable. One could feel completely at ease!
I was pleased when they offered the flexibility to have two staples instead of only having rice as we had above 40 pax.
I was pleased when they offered the flexibility to have two staples instead of only having rice as we had above 40 pax.
In terms of budgeting, it is best to order for a number close to the number of guests you're expecting. Some caterers may give you 1.5 to 2 times of food for each person you cater for. But this doesn't apply for Neo Garden.
The most important aspect is probably the quality of food. Guests kept going to my sis to say that the food is really good! I like the black pepper chicken best!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Professor Brawn Café - More than a cafe!
If you happen to frequent Novena Square, you may have walked passed Professor Brawn Café. It is a small and neat cafe with a great ambition.
Why the name Professor Brawn?
The extract on the website says it all:
“Professor Brawn is a superhero character who is 'smart, kind and strong'. Created by a child with a learning disability, he became the catalyst to start a social enterprise based on the values of quality, dignity and inclusiveness.
The founders are parents and friends who want to make a difference to the special needs community and others who need a leg up in society. Their dream is to provide opportunities for jobs, showcase of special talents and to raise awareness and contributions by supporters of the cause.
Professor Brawn Café is the team’s first foray into the Food and Beverage business. Our mission is to provide affordable good food by an inclusive quality workforce comprising people of different abilities, ages and socio-economic background.”
Went with two other friends because we wanted to skip the queue at Lao Beijing. We were quite pleasantly surprised! The cafe projects a cosy feel. From where we sat, we had a good view of how the chef goes about preparing the food items. As we were settling in at the cafe, we began to absorb the deco of the cafe. And we started to understand its ambition a lil more.
The items are priced modestly for a cafe. The presentation of the food items were attractive. Food items are served fresh from the oven. Having piping hot food is something I really appreciate. It is a shame to eat lukewarm items at some other establishments.
For starters, we had chicken salad and the soup for our set meals. It is not the typical soup with garlic bread. The bread served is soft and warm. I felt that the intricate bits of the dining experience were taken care of and it was a delight.
The mains are as follows:
The portions were rather decent. And it was a satisfying meal. Each pax paid about SGD10 - 15. Would definitely revisit this place again.
Support the cause today. :)
238 Thomson Road
Singapore 307683
Tel: 65 6253 4650
Website: http://www.professorbrawn.com
Why the name Professor Brawn?
The extract on the website says it all:
“Professor Brawn is a superhero character who is 'smart, kind and strong'. Created by a child with a learning disability, he became the catalyst to start a social enterprise based on the values of quality, dignity and inclusiveness.
The founders are parents and friends who want to make a difference to the special needs community and others who need a leg up in society. Their dream is to provide opportunities for jobs, showcase of special talents and to raise awareness and contributions by supporters of the cause.
Professor Brawn Café is the team’s first foray into the Food and Beverage business. Our mission is to provide affordable good food by an inclusive quality workforce comprising people of different abilities, ages and socio-economic background.”
Went with two other friends because we wanted to skip the queue at Lao Beijing. We were quite pleasantly surprised! The cafe projects a cosy feel. From where we sat, we had a good view of how the chef goes about preparing the food items. As we were settling in at the cafe, we began to absorb the deco of the cafe. And we started to understand its ambition a lil more.
The items are priced modestly for a cafe. The presentation of the food items were attractive. Food items are served fresh from the oven. Having piping hot food is something I really appreciate. It is a shame to eat lukewarm items at some other establishments.
For starters, we had chicken salad and the soup for our set meals. It is not the typical soup with garlic bread. The bread served is soft and warm. I felt that the intricate bits of the dining experience were taken care of and it was a delight.
The mains are as follows:
The portions were rather decent. And it was a satisfying meal. Each pax paid about SGD10 - 15. Would definitely revisit this place again.
Support the cause today. :)
Professor Brawn Café
#02-78/79 Novena Square238 Thomson Road
Singapore 307683
Tel: 65 6253 4650
Website: http://www.professorbrawn.com
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Borgata - Italian fare at Clarke Quay
Borgata is an Italian restaurant located at a corner of Clarke Quay. If you like to experience the hustle and bustle of Clarke Quay it may just be great to take the al fresco area. On the other hand, you may want to ask for seats in the restaurant if you like a quieter environment to talk.
The lighting coupled with the music provides a relaxing environment right away.
Our healthy starter:
The calamari was rather unique. As it was the first few dishes, it kind of raised our expectation for the others to come. It just keeps getting better!
The items were served right from the oven. The thin crust pizza was quite light. As you are eating it,you get to taste the ingredients rather than being bogged down by the dough.
As you attempt the grilled chicken,you can't miss the tinge of herbs. The portion was really huge and it was a relief that we were sharing the food.
Borgata
Blk 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #01-02
Singapore 179022
Tel: 65 6305 6723
Website: http://www.borgata.sg/
The lighting coupled with the music provides a relaxing environment right away.
Our healthy starter:
The calamari was rather unique. As it was the first few dishes, it kind of raised our expectation for the others to come. It just keeps getting better!
The items were served right from the oven. The thin crust pizza was quite light. As you are eating it,you get to taste the ingredients rather than being bogged down by the dough.
As you attempt the grilled chicken,you can't miss the tinge of herbs. The portion was really huge and it was a relief that we were sharing the food.
Borgata
Blk 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #01-02
Singapore 179022
Tel: 65 6305 6723
Website: http://www.borgata.sg/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
