Munchies to get you through the weekend
So in case you’ve been living under a rock (or just buried under a mountain of work)… Gordon Ramsay is in town. In fact, he’s learning the tricks of the hawker trade at this very moment and prepping himself for the smackdown this Sunday. Trust us, you want in on this one.
OKB Attic
Itching for some craft and good bites? Head over to the Attic at One Kampong Bahru – fill up your bags with accessories and craft goodies by social entrepreneurs Saught and In Merry Motion. You’re going to need energy for all that crafty mischief so fuel up with cupcakes, granola, and gluten-free cookies and loaves. OKB will also have open sandwiches and single portioned pastas along with wine and drinks for those who need a little more. 7 July, 12pm-5pm.
OKB, 1 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169339, p. 6220 4711.
Gordon Ramsay VS Singapore’s Hawker Heroes
Newton Food Centre’s going to be sizzling hot this Sunday. The three hawkers that will be up against the famous Gordon Ramsay have been confirmed. Look out for Mr Ang Kiam Meng from Jumbo Seafood, Mdm Foo Kui Lian from Tian Tian Chicken Rice, and Mr Ryan Koh from 328 Katong Laksa. Want to have a say in who does it better? Head on over to have a taste and cast your vote! Only 1000 servings will be available based on a first-come-first-served basis, so get there early. 7 July, 6pm.
SingTel Hawker Heroes. Newton Food Centre, 50 Clemenceau Avenue North, Singapore 229495.
Taco Tuesday
Delicioso! Mex Out has just made a healthy and savory proposition: chase away your Tuesday blues with fresh tacos. Tuck into cochinita pibil (braised pork shoulder) or choose from their regular fillings. Premium fill options are available at just a dollar more. House it all in a corn or flour taco – either way, you’ll have a good taste of authentic Mexican fare. 6-10pm every Tuesday.
Mex Out, 39 Pekin Street, #01-01, Singapore 048769, p. 6536 9953. Open Mon-Fri 1130am-10pm.
Jamon Bar
There’s no need for a plane ticket to Spain – My Little Spanish Place has set up Singapore’s most complete Jamon Bar,just like the gourmet charcuteries you can find in Spain. With Jamon legs from various regions on display and fine carved meat served a la minute, this experience will beat packed and sealed meats hands down. This Jamon bar serves five types of Jamon that have been aged from 18 to 48 months. Try them all in the Tabla de Cinco Jamones!
My Little Spanish Place, 619 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269720, p. 6463 2810.
Cajun BBQ Bonanza
Have your meat and get a great riverside view while you’re at it. To celebrate Independence Day, the guys at Blue Potato have spun out items to meet the needs of meat lovers. Enjoy BBQ favourites like Texas Beef Brisket, jerk chicken, beef short ribs, and back ribs. Pair those meats with good ol’ side like apple and blue cheese slaw and two types of salads. For a softer bite, go for Louisiana Crab Cakes or sweeten it up with brownies and apple crumbles.
Available for dinner every Friday and Saturday in July. $68++ per adult and $34++ per child (aged 4 to 12 years).
Blue Potato, Swissotel Merchant Court, Level 2, 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281, p. 6239 1899.
Image: Swissotel