Singapore’s Food Scene This Week
Hold onto your knuckles, because the Lion City’s culinary crew has been revving up the engines, and our stomachs are ready to take the ride. Picture this:
- Buttery‑Rich Steaks – These cuts are cooked to melt‑in‑your‑mouth perfection, with a side of roasted veggies that’ll have you asking for seconds.
- Well‑Crafted Cocktails – From classic twists to bold, local-infused libations, the cocktail shakers are on fire.
- Local Treasures – Think savory kampung snacks, aromatic sambals, and street‑food masterpieces that celebrate Singapore’s multicultural palate.
- Pizza – Oven‑hot slices with everything from traditional Margherita to daring toppings like chili crab or durian.
- And more! – The menu keeps expanding, so there’s always something new to taste, sip, and savor.
So kick back, indulge, and let the flavors whisk you away – because this week, every bite counts!
Soak in flavourful local goodness
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Local food lovers, Nutmeg & Clove’s latest menu is loaded with familiar flavours that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Start the evening off with SG Scotch Eggs ($18) cradled in crunchy umami batter before digging into Assam & Batang ($28), a creamy and tangy coconut stew paired with tender mackerel.
Complete the meal with the boozy Nutmeg & Clove Ice Cream Sandwich ($12), featuring bourbon soaked brownie ice cream sandwiched between fried Hainanese toast. Wash it all down with the Garden City, a herbaceous cocktail with notes of musk melon, lime and honey.
Nutmeg & Clove is located at 8 Purvis Street, Singapore 188587, +65 9389 9301. Open Monday to Saturday, 4pm to 10.30pm. Closed on Sunday.
Craft personalised spirits with Chartered by Compendium Spirits
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Dreaming of an indulgent evening with your favourite tipple? Chartered by Compendium Spirits is the Singaporean distillery’s bespoke barrel aging service, where imbibers can create their own spirits from scratch.
From selecting an in-house distilled base like Honey Spirit, Arrack, Rum or Whiskey to barrel size, tasting, and labelling — be prepared to take total control. The first ten customers stand a chance win home bar Section D’s complimentary cocktail experience, where mixologist Dannon Har creates a cocktail using their final customised spirit.
Chartered by Compendium Spirits is located at 5 Mandai Link, #03-04 Mandai Foodlink, Singapore, 728654. Distillery tours with sampling of four Compendium Spirits are available by appointment only, priced at $68 per pax (minimum two pax, until April 30, 2022). For enquiries, please email [email protected] or WhatsApp 8451 5389.
Get beefy at Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse Celebrates 10 Years of Carnivorous Delight!
Grab your fork and your sense of adventure—Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse is turning a decade old, and they’re throwing a steak‑tacular party that’s almost as epic as their table‑setting. The world’s 13th top steakhouse has rolled out a Best of Bistecca menu at about $138+ per person, a four‑course extravaganza featuring the crowd‑pleasers from the last ten years.
Prime Cuts That Make Your Mouth Water
The star attraction is the imported Australian F1 Wagyu beef, renowned for its melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture and flavor that practically shouts class. Turns out they’ve got:
- Fiorentina – an Italian‑style legendary size that’s fit for a king.
- Classic T‑bone – a balanced bite of tenderness and bite‑size flavor.
- Costata – the rock‑solid, bone‑in ribeye that has you saying, “Who needs a fork after this?”
Starter Samurai: Octopus & More
Before that juicy cut of meat, savor:
- Fremantle Octopus—soft, tender, with a sweet kick that will make you scribble “Octopus is the new chicken.”
- Japanese Pumpkin Agnolotti—the little pasta pockets stuffed with pumpkin and a kiss of nutty Parmesan.
Dessert – Because You SWEAT!
End on a sweet note with indulgent choices like:
- Panna Cotta – silky, creamy, and perfect for lying-back spooning.
- Sticky Date Pudding — a caramel wonder that’s as chewy as it is delicious.
Cheers, Cheers, Cheers! The Celebration Party Is On Your Plate
What’s a birthday without a bubbly? Alongside every course, they’ll pour a glass of bubbles—red or white wine—so your taste buds come together and shout: “Happy 10, Bistecca!”
So, crammed with good taste, castles of spicy grass, and a touch of Italian flair,
Your next big night will be at 26 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238970.
Contact: +65 6735 6739
Operating hours:
- Lunch: Tuesday‑Sunday, 12 pm → 2:30 pm
- Dinner: Monday‑Thursday, 6 pm → 10:30 pm
- Late‑night: Friday‑Sunday, 5:30 pm → 10 pm
Come celebrate, bring your appetite, and prepare to become the enthusiast of the year—because who can resist a decade of steak‑goodness?
After-work pizza and cocktails anyone?
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Pineapple or no pineapple? Join the age-old discussion with Monkey Shoulder’s No Forks Given pop-up this Thursday. Brand Ambassador Samuel Ng goes behind the stick at Don Ho Social Kitchen & Bar to serve up cocktails like the Monkey Colada ($20++), a whisky take on the traditional Piña Colada, and the Grapefruit Swizzle ($20++), spiced up with a dash of black pepper.
Fuel up for the debate with pies like the Better call Fring ($22), topped with Don Ho’s signature blackened chicken and fiery piquillo pepper.
No Forks Given by Monkey Shoulder runs on March 10, 2022 at Don Ho Social Kitchen & Bar is located at 1 Keong Saik Rd, #01-05, The Working Capitol Building, Singapore 089109. For reservations, WhatsApp +65 9163 6247 or email [email protected].
Celebrate New York’s greatest icons at Manhattan Bar
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Paying homage to NYC’s greatest icons, Manhattan Bar is welcoming six more personalities to its famed fold. Delve into the city’s nooks and crannies, eras and people as you sip on cocktails inspired by the stories of Andy Warhol, Whoopi Goldberg, Irving Berlin, Yoko Ono, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The Yoko Ono led Pea Piece movement comes to life with Peas and Love ($28), whilst rum-based tiki-style cocktail Vega Alta ($25) traces the roots of Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of Broadway-hit Hamilton. The food menu is also an extension of each personality with nibbles and tasting flights.
Manhattan is located at The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 2, Singapore 249715, +65 6725 3377. Open Wednesday to Saturday 5pm to 10:15pm, Sun 12pm to 3pm. Closed Monday to Tuesday.
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This article was first published in City Nomads.
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