Let us count the reasons why you should take your year-end get-togethers out of your kitchen: dining at your favourite restaurant(s) frees you up for other important things like shopping and gift-wrapping, there’s no cleaning up to do, and everyone’s going to be pleased with the food. Sounds pretty rad, right?
Now, the big question: where to go for your merry feast? Why, Singapore’s best restaurants of course – and we’re really talking about JAAN, Equinox Restaurant, Mikuni, Prego, and Szechuan Court at Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford.
24 Hour Cooked USDA Short Rib, Equinox Restaurant
At JAAN, experience Chef de Cuisine Julien Royer’s exquisite plates including scallop millefeuille with black truffle and foie gras ravioli, created specially for the festive season, or a decadent 10-course degustation Krug pairing dinner menu (available 8 to 31 December 2014). For magnificent views to go along with your dinner, head up to Equinox Restaurant and celebrate the occasion over dishes like the 24-hour cooked short rib, and roasted turkey with savoy cabbage.
Sushi and Sashimi Platter, Mikuni
If you’re feeling particularly alternative, a Japanese Christmas at Mikuni is one fine way to go. Executive Chef Moon Kyung Soo and his culinary team are serving some awesome-sounding dishes, like the Ise lobster with Hokkaido Sea Urchin Yaki, and the 72-hour miso braised Kagoshima wagyu beef. Love Chinese? Book a table at Szechuan Court for wholesome, double-boiled soups, dim sum, and of course, some black fungus, lily flower and shredded turkey. Those hankering for some Italian festive flavours, hit up Prego for delightful signatures like a roasted chestnut and pumpkin soup, a roasted quail, and more.
The Golden Age, Anti:dote
Post-dinner drinks are a must, especially when you’re already at one of the two hotel properties. Anti:dote’s yuletide toasts – a creative selection of cocktails and yummy tapas – are perfect for sophisticated eaters, while New Asia’s mix of killer views, great music and amazing boozy concoctions should round the night off on a high.
Sakura with mascarpone rose cream macarons and homemade charcuterie and terrines, Café Noel
Got a potluck in your calendar? Don’t panic! There’s a luxurious medley of gourmet treats at Café Noel to add to the table. Pick up KaruKera 70% chocolate infused desserts because no one says no to chocolate. Then, choose your savoury takeaways – think crispy pork knuckle, lasagna, roasted turkey, charcuterie and terrines, plus sushi and sashimi for variety.
See, the holidays don’t have to be hard, if you know where to look.
Images: Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford
This article is sponsored by Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford.
