BlackBookCares presents Marina Bay Sands’ celebrity chef and signature restaurants ringing in a season of celebrations with abundant Lunar New Year feasts and charming Valentine’s Day menus.
Here are Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s Top 2 Picks which our team members have personally experienced.
Gather your family and friends for a celebratory Lunar New Year feast at db Bistro & Oyster Bar, as the restaurant composes an a la carte menu inspired by fresh ingredients of the season. Savour the restaurant’s lo hei (S$18++ per pax; minimum two pax) featuring thick slices of fresh Tasmanian sea trout and hamachi, as well as the signature salt baked branzino for two (S$88++), accompanied byan appetising ginger and scallion relish. The star of the menu is db Bistro’s double boiled ox tail for two (S$98++)–a comforting stew of ox tail, short ribs and rich bone marrow served with seasonal vegetables and natural bouillon. Other highlights include the spicy Maine lobster with sauce “Americaine” (S$90++), foie gras fried rice (S$45++) and flower crab bisque (S$30++). For dessert, enjoy the menu-exclusive coconut-pineapple rice pudding (S$15++) coupled with a refreshing scoop of coconut lime sorbet, or delight in five-spiced madeleines (S$8++). This special menu will be available from 11 to 13 February, in addition to the restaurant’s regular dinner menu.
Trust the French –and db Bistro –to ignite passion and romance over a luxurious four-course Valentine’s Day dinner (S$120++ per pax). Commence the evening with briny oscietra caviar, served with chilled lobster consommé en gelée, horseradish cream and sea vegetables. Then choose between the flavourful flower crab bisque or the appetising ahi tuna tartare, accompanied with tangy passionfruit, celery, avocado, jalapeño and aromatic curry aioli. For mains,enjoy the Brittany turbot with asparagus, black truffles and a classic sauce vin blanc, or savour the classic Dutch veal duo, a delicious combination of veal tenderloin and sweetbread, served with smoked bacon, fingerling potatoes and heirloom carrots. End your date night on a sweet note with the beautiful raspberry & lychee “rose”dessert, or a serving of the decadent dark & white chocolate “gâteau”. Reservations are required, and menus are subject to seasonal availability. For reservations, call 6688 8525 or visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/db-bistro-and-oyster-bar.html
Read more about Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s feature of db Bistro & Oyster Bar and interview with Chef Mandy Pan below:
Classic American restaurant Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is presenting an East meets West Lunar New Year a la carte menu with cocktail pairing (S$15++ per glass; U.P. S$22++ per glass) from 10 to 12 February, available for lunch and dinner. Begin with the contemporary grilled asparagus and pork crackling salad(S$18++), and pair it with the refreshing Southern Revival, an American whiskey-based cocktail that boasts a pleasant floral acidity from passionfruit, lemon and basil ginger ale. Tuck in to the limited-time soulful deep south ramen(S$39++) featuring dark and smokey chicken broth accompanied by a classic American pickled relish, pickled okra, crispy mushroom tempura, salted duck yolk devilled egg and smoked trout roe. This dish pairs perfectly with the Southern Peach, a whiskey-based concoction with white peach and the iconic sweet tea. Opt for a sharing portion of the classic American rendition of suckling pig(S$45++) served in white corn pancake, citrus demi, grilled orange and fresh coriander, and elevate it with the Yardbird Old Fashioned, a bacon-infused American whiskey with maple syrup. Complete the feast with a refreshing chocolate sphere (S$18++) filled with silky tangerine mousse atop almond sponge cake, tangy lime granite and delectable chocolate pearls. Indulge in an after-meal sensation with the East to West Sour, a delightful concoction of Japanese whiskey and American whiskey infused in dark chocolate, yuzu, lemon, earl grey tea, egg white and bitters.
Come Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will be serving a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner set menu (S$140++ per pax) with a wine pairing option(S$60++ per pax)from 13 to 14 February. Begin with chef’s amuse bouche of cheese gougères and osetra caviar, before moving on to an exquisite pairing of plump, fresh Fine de Claire oysters with buttermilk mignonette and green apple brunoise. For mains, opt for either seared Japanese scallops or Wagyu striploin with crispy smashed fingerling potatoes. Draw the meal to a close with the popular Basque burnt cheesecake that delights with a beautiful pop of strawberry coulis and a unique blend of pistachio and black pepper crumble. For reservations, call 6688 9959 or visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/yardbird-southern-table-and-bar.
Read more about Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s feature of Yardbird Southern Table and Bar below:
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