Beirut Grill

I was invited to try out Beirut Grill, which is a fine dining Middle Eastern restaurant located at 72 Bussorah Street.

Beirut Grill is one of the participating restaurants under the Entertainer and one is entitled to 3 vouchers of 1 for 1 main course. All you need to do is to:

1. Select your voucher

2. Key in your pin

3. Pass your phone to your server who will enter than PIN to effect the voucher!

Beirut Grill is part of the five group. There are currently two outlets, Bussorah street and boat quay.

Our tasting menus includes:

- Beirut Mezza Platter ($22)

- Mixed Grilled Kebab Platter ($36, serves at least two)

- Samak Meshwi ($18)

- Mousakaa ($16)

- Baklava ($12) 

My most favourite dish was the mixed grill platter and in particular the Lamb Kebab Kofta and Beirut Lamb Chops. I am typically not a huge fan of lamb as I am not used to the strong smell and toughness of the meat. I was really surprised that it is not just juicy, tender and no smell! I was happily chomping down all the food!

We were treated to belly dancing throughout the dinner too! Catch it on every Fridays from 8 to 10pm!

The Entertainer Singapore app retails at S$60. The Entertainer Singapore book, which contains the same coupons in paper format, is priced at S$75 and is also available for purchase atwww.theentertainerasia.com or selected bookstores. The promo code "2015ALVIN" will entitle one to a 10% discount upon checkout on the website

2015 World Gourmet Summit - Awards of Excellence Presentation Ceremony

World Gourmet Summit has always been a key event that I have looked out for for the past few (WGS) years. For this year, WGS was held on the 6 April to 3 May 2015.

I went for the Awards of Excellence Presentation Ceremony & World Gourmet Summit Opening Reception. The event was held on 14 April at One Farrer Park Hotel & Spa. For $98++ per person, one can sample dishes from key establishments such as Forlino, Majestic Bay, White Rabbit, Tung Lok, Prime Society etc. Drinks are served too (unlimited free flow of wines, cocktails, Martell, Macallan). 

The only downside of the event was that that this is not a sit down dinner. You will thus have to move around booths and sample the food items! 

In terms of food served, there were lots of premium items, such as scallops, abalones, mussels. Food presentation was very exquisite too!

This was this live station for wagyu beef noodles with freshly grated wasabi. Yummy!

This was the highlight for Majestic Restaurant. Ain't it cute? I could not resist but took 1 to sample. Adorable lotus paste buns in the shape of a duck.

This is another live station that I was so impressed with. It has one of the longest queues as the chef is only able to whip out two desserts at a time. This is like a sorbet like candy, where he will then cover each side with cream (frozen using liquid nitrogen). When you put the lollipop in your mouth, it melts in your mouth instantaneously.  Awesome!

More desserts and cakes... 

Royal Mail - Part 2

Following my earlier post on Royal Mail, we came back a second time to try out more dishes, namely Lamb Fore Shank ($32) and Lobster Linguine ($28).

For desserts, we ordered the dessert platter for two ($28).

Royal Mail has a bar on the first floor. It serves the best selling UK beer, i.e. London Pride.
The bar has pretty good happy hour prices for its alcohol, i.e. $5 per pint of beer from 3pm to closing! A definite must try for a night of chill out!

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Shashlik

Shashlik Restaurant

545 Orchard Road, Far East Shopping Centre #06-19 

Closed on Monday

6732 6401

This is a Russian restaurant and has been there since 1986.
Shashlik was opened by a group of ex-employees from the very first Russian Restaurant, Troika.
Troika was in Bras Basah back in 1943.

I still remembered that was the venue of our first V day dinner 8 years ago.
Back then, we ordered the Pork Shashlik and Baked Alaskan and I could never forget the warm buns being served there. 

I decided to try their Beef Shashlik with Russian Salad ($29) on this visit.
For desserts, I tried out the Banana Flambe and Cherry Jubilee.

Will I come back again?
In terms of experience, the decor is dated and reminds you of the quaint old diner serving Western food.
Pricing is fairly steep for the food served. 

Hai Di Lao

Hai Di Lao

Clarke Quay Branch
3D River Valley Road #02-04
63378626

313 Somerset
313 Orchard Road Level 4

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I have heard of the notorious long queues at Hai Di Lao and decided to try it out during off peak timings, i.e. 11am on a weekend at their Clarke Quay outlet.

They serve a la carte steamboat, where the concept is like JPot where you can order your choose your desired soup base and preferred ingredients. You can also customize your own sauces at a charge of $3 per person and this will give you free flow of fruits and desserts (soya beancurd). For drinks, you can either opt for water or top up $3 per person for free flow of herbal tea, barley etc.

The overall experience makes one feel pampered as you have a dedicated server to help you out, such as providing you wipes for your spectacle and phone, topping up your soup base and water etc. If you order handmade noodles, there is a performance where the serve will prepare the noodles in front of you. 

In addition to that, manicures are provided for those waiting in queues and cosy corner while yone wait for their number to be called. For parents with children, there's a playground and shows available to keep your children entertained. We even spotted a baby cot amidst the dining area. 

Coca Steamboat

Coca Steamboat

Kallang Branch
5 Stadium Walk #02-01 Leisurepark Kallang
6241 3833

Sentosa Branch
26 Sentosa Gateway #01-215/216
66592133

Takashimaya Branch
391 Orchard Road #04-23 Ngee Ann City
67347887

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This is one of the participating restaurants under the Entertainer App, which consists of 1 for 1 vouchers for 2 buffet lunches and buffet dinner for its Sentosa branch and newly opened branch at Kallang Leisurepark.

How the voucher works?

Each voucher is a 1 for 1 deal.  This means that you jut need to pay the price for 1 for every 2 diners. 

You can use up to 4 vouchers if available. 

Coca Steamboat has always been my favorite steamboat place since it was located at Concourse.

Unlike the newer steamboat places whee you get to choose your soup base, they serve a standard dual soup case, chicken and tom yum. At $26 and $42 for lunch and dinner (prior to Entertainer vouchers), it's very worth it. 

Entertainer Singapore 2015

OMG.. The 2015 Entertainer edition is out!

I really love this app. It is a foodie must have as there are many popular restaurants with 1 for 1 deals, such as White Rabbit, Prime Society etc. If you would like buffet deals, it includes Marriott Cafe, Senso, Carnivore and Lime Restaurant (located at ParkRoyal on Pickering Hotel). If you have a craving for desserts, there are 1 for 1 discounts for Ben & Jerry, Dunkin Donus etc. 

Unlike most promotions, you can redeem more than 1 voucher at one go, capped at 3 vouchers for a group of 6. 

There's also loads of deals for spa, fitness and hotel accommodation! There are loads of one for one night promotions for 4 to 5 star hotels in Middle East, Asia, Indian Ocean and Africa. 

So what are you waiting for? 

The 2015 Entertainer App is going at a special price of SGD 60 (original price at $75) for App and SGD 75 for the book (original price at $80)  if you purchase before 31 December 2014! 

To purchase your copy, go to Entertainer Singapore 2015! 

The Prime Society

Located at: 10 Dempsey Road, #01-20. Singapore 247700
Call: 6474 7427
Operating Hours: 6.00pm – 10.30pm (Mon / Tue); 12pm-10.30pm (Wed to Sun)

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Prime Society is one of the popular steakhouse in Singapore. 
Since it is one of the participating outlets under the Entertainer App, we decided to give it a go since the main courses are 1 for 1. 

We ordered a Grain Fed Rangers Valley Ribeye 300g ($70) and a Grass Fed Murray Bridge Ribeye 300g ($68). 
The steak at the top is the grain fed steak 

As sides are not included, we have ordered Mac and cheese ($10). I love the sprinkled cheese at the top of the macaroni cheese. Its crispy and sweet. 

Appetizers and desserts were served complimentary

Overall, I love the ambience and the steak is good. 
However, it is overpriced, especially if there is no 1 for 1 mains. 

Magosaburo

2 Orchard Turn #04-11A & 05-01 ION Orchard Singapore 238801

Telephone, +65-6634-1411E-Mail, contact@magosaburou.sg

Operating Hours:

Weekday: 11:30-23:00(L.O. 22:00)

Saturday,Sunday,Public holiday: 11:30-23:00(Dinner L.O. 22:00)

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We chanced upon their Set Lunch menus when we were window shopping around Ion Orchard. 

The restaurant is located at the 5th floor. You can either enter the restaurant via its entrance on the 4th floor and climb up a fleet of stairs or you can enter the restaurant via its entrance by the carpark. 

The set lunch cost $29.80++ and it comes with salad of the day, mains, potage soup or miso soup and rice. If you top up a nominal fee, you can enjoy a dessert of the day and a cup of Nespresso coffee. 

I like the ambience of the restaurant, where you can have a nice view of Shaw House and sample quality Japanese food. 

If you are looking to sample Kobe beef, this is the restaurant to try! In the past, Kobe beef is not exported out of Japan. The prices of Kobe beef ranges from $68 to $188!

The Royal Mail - Part 1

This was one of the places that we wanted to try and it turns out to be a surprise find! The Royal Mail is located as Ascott Raffles Place and it it open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. It is one of the participating outlets under the Palate Membership too! This means that for 2 diners, you will enjoy 50% of the total bill (excluding drinks), provided that you order any 2 mains!

For reservations, do visit http://www.chope.co/sg/categories/restaurant/the-royal-mail!

One of our favourite is the black pepper cheese bread served prior to every meal. They are usually served warm, which makes you crave the soft and cheesy bun once you have finished it!

A welcome appetizer is served, which is likely to be different. 

We ordered two starters, Sous-vide Half Maine Lobster ($24) and Pan Seared Foie Gras ($24) as we wanted to try a variety of dishes since this is our very first visit to the restaurant.

As for mains, we ordered Roast Prime Rib - Classic Cut ($58) and Kurobuta Pork Chop ($48). 

Tea Lounge (Regent Hotel)

Lobby Level
1 Cuscaden Rd, 249715
Call:: +65 6725 3245 / +65 6725 3246

Opening Hours: 
Afternoon Tea: 12 noon -5:00pm (Mon - Fri)
High Tea Buffet: (Sat – Sun)
12 noon - 2:30pm (First seating); 3.00pm – 5.30pm (Second seating)

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Tea Lounge is one of the most popular high tea buffet places in Singapore. 
The high tea buffet is served during weekends only. There are two seatings available, i.e. 12pm to 2.30pm for the first seating and 3pm to 5.30pm for the second seating. 

After hearing so many reviews, I have to give it a try! It cost $58++ per person. 
There are few key highlights that I love:

• Roast wagyu rump with yorkshire pudding. 
• Asian Corner (i.e. laksa, satay, yam cake etc)
• Cakes (especially the rainbow cake with cream cheese!)

And of course, lots of sandwiches, smoked salmon and scones with free flow of coffee and tea. You can select any 2 beverage type, i.e. coffee, tea or hot chocolate. For coffee, it is unlimited servings. However, if you decide to switch to tea midway, you cant order coffee again. 

Will I come back again?

I will definitely be back again! The only downside is that they only have their buffet on weekends only. Ambience is great and its definitely the place to book for an afternoon out with the girls!

Alive Museum Museum (AMS)

I have heard many reviews about Alive Museum in recent weeks but have yet to visit the museum. So, when the opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance! 

Alive Museum is the original 3D visual illusion museum from South Korea. Aside from the 8 branches in Korea, it can be found in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey, and of course Singapore! Alive Museum is located in Suntec City Mall (between Towers 3 and 4). 

Details are as follows:

Opening hours: 10am to 10pm

Ticket Prices: $25 (Adult) $20 (Children 3-12yrs)

From now till September 2014, you will get a free Burger Meal if you "Like" Alive Museum Singapore (AMS) and purchase a full price ticket! For more details on this promotion, visit http://alivemuseum.sg/news-events/promotions/.

What do I like about AMS?

1. It has Pose Point and Photo Point icons at each art exhibit. If you have run out of imagination, just follow the Pose Point suggestion! And if you are not too sure where is the optimal spot to take a photograph, just find the Photo Point!
2. It's worth a return visit as 30% of the exhibits will be refreshed every year and there are special exhibits held during major holiday seasons!
3. Free wifi, which allow you to post all the pictures on Facebook immediately 

Entertainer Singapore App - The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill (Aug Promo)

I was invited to a media event last weekend for the launch of the The Entertainer mobile app. This app provides 1 for 1 offers at popular restaurants (such as White Rabbit, Senso) and cafes (such as Huggs Coffee)

For a one month subscription, the app is priced at SGD 19. To enjoy this offer, use the promo code @food

This event was held at The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill, where we tried canapes and Belvedere cocktail. For the month of August, users who dine with the Entertainer voucher will be entitled to 1 for 1 Belvedere cocktail! 

The Pelican is located at 1 Fullerton Road and it has both indoor and outdoor seating (see pictures below). The opening hours are 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm. 

This is also a good place to catch the National Day Parade action too!