With such gorgeous food to be had at some of the city’s finest dining spots, tell yourself the diet can wait till the second day of January in 2015. For now, it’s time to indulge, and you’d better make it count!
The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill
Feed your face with a spread of 10 (!!!) different seafood creations for this NYE special. We just can’t resist the sound of warm lobster salad and raw scallops with salmon roe. Plus, the palate cleanser of watermelon and calamansi sure does sound refreshing.
Available 31 December 2014, prices start from $168 per person. The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill, #01-01 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213, p. 6438 0400.
The Knolls
Ah, the first day of the New Year. What better way to celebrate it than to check in at The Knolls and enjoy a decadent Champagne brunch? The fresh seafood (and cheese!) platters seal the deal for us, and the amazing sea view from the restaurant is the icing on the cake.
Available 1 January 2015, prices start from $129 per adult. The Knolls, Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297, p. 6377 8888.
Angus beef duo at Manhattan
Manhattan
A six-course dinner awaits you at one of the city’s swankiest bars. We’re talking oysters topped with caviar and foie gras torchon. After 10:30pm, the party begins with free-flow alcohol and bar bites like lobster rolls and goat cheese fritters.
Available 31 December 2014, prices start from $250 per adult. Manhattan, 2/F Regent Hotel, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715, p. 6725 3377.
The Black Swan
Knock yourself out over at The Black Swan’s oyster bar with a range of varieties from Katama Bay (US) to Gillardeau (France). Then, tuck into the exquisite set dinner, featuring highlights like pan-seared black cod, truffle en croute, and a cookies and cream cheesecake.
Available 31 December 2014, prices start from $128 per adult. The Black Swan, 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704, p. 8181 3305.
Prego
Love your pasta, prosciutto, and pizza? Get your Italian food fix on the first day of the year at fine dining establishment Prego. We say go for the $188 option for free-flow of Veuve Clicquot and Prosecco.
Available 1 January 2015, prices start from $138 per adult. Prego, 1/F Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882, p. 6431 6156.
Porcini mushroom canelon with white truffle (left) and fireworks display (right) at Catalunya
Catalunya
The seven-course New Year’s Eve dinner at Catalunya promises to be a feast for the senses. Aside from the smashing creations to be had – like carabinero red prawn with bone marrow and porcini mushroom canelon with white truffle – you’ll see the fireworks display at the stroke of midnight. Trust us, the view is unbeatable!
Available 31 December 2014, prices start from $488 per person. Catalunya, The Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327, p. 6534 0886.
Sufood
No meat necessary for a hearty meal, just head to Sufood; we’ll let dishes like pesto spaghetti and Mediterranean vegetable skewers speak for themselves. For just $49.50, you get an eight-course set meal with your choice of Italian wine or freeflow juice.
Available 31 December 2014 and 1 January 2015, prices start from $49.50 per person. Sufood, #02-19 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 Bridge Road, Singapore 179103, p. 6333 5338.
Champagne truffles at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Pick a dining spot at Grand Hyatt Singapore – there’s mezza9, 10 SCOTTS, and Oasis for buffet lovers, Italian restaurant Pete’s Place, and StraitsKitchen for Asian specialities. After dinner, dance your way to 2015 at the Technicolour Countdown Party, which also features a decadent dessert buffet so you’re guaranteed a sweet end to 2014.
Available 31 December 2014, prices start from $238 per adult. Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211, p. 6738 1234.
Joël Robuchon Restaurant
You know you’re in for a real treat when you’re at a restaurant run by a chef who’s picked up a total of 26 Michelin stars. Menu highlights include Imperial Caviar with fresh lobster jelly, roasted turbot with black truffle, and grilled beef ribeye with foie gras.
Available 31 December 2014 and 1 January 2015, prices start from $250 per person. Joël Robuchon Restaurant, 1/F Hotel Michael, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, p. 6577 6688.
10 at Claymore
More reason to toast at 10 at Claymore this New Year’s Day: Pan Pacific Orchard’s signature restaurant recently won the title of Luxury Restaurant Hotel by the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014. Obviously, the buffet spread is nothing short of extravagant, with a beguiling array of fresh seafood on ice, air-flown sashimi, freshly shucked oysters and amazing, à la minute specialities prepared on demand.
Available 31 December 2014 and 1 January 2015, prices start from $72 per person. 10 at Claymore, 1/F Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road, Singapore 229540, p. 6831 6686.
Top image: Watermelon & calamansi at The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill
