PRE-THEATRE SET DINNERS AT MARINA BAY SANDS. Fans of The Phantom Of The Opera can now enjoy special pre-theatre menus at four celebrity chef restaurants at Marina Bay Sands. CUT by Wolfgang Puck (Tel: 6688 8517), for instance, is serving a two-course set dinner (S$65 per person) with main course options being the USDA Prime Striploin Steak Frites, Norwegian Salmon En Barigoule or the Halal Baby Chicken with potato puree and field mushrooms. db Bistro Moderne (Tel: 6688 8525) offers a pre-theatre menu at S$58 or S$68 with a glass of wine; Osteria Mozza (Tel: 6688 8522) for S$60 per person; and Guy Savoy (Tel: 6688 8513), for S$130. Available from 5.30pm to 7pm until Sept 1. Online reservations at www.marinabaysands.com are also available.

CAPELLA SINGAPORE’S SATAY CLUB. Local favourites with an epicurean touch include the Wagyu beef, chicken thigh and lamb loin satay. Sauces include the traditional peanut, belachan with calamansi, hollandaise and or smoked garlic chicken jus. From S$3 to S$12.50. Available for dinner tonight (Aug 10, 7pm onwards) at The Knolls, Capella Singapore, Sentosa Island. Tel: 6591 5046.

STREET 50’S BLACK PEPPER LOBSTER. A dish created to celebrate the nation’s birthday, the Caribbean lobster (S$48+) is lightly sauteed in butter, topped with fresh gingko nuts and baby spinach, and wok-fried to perfection in a black pepper sauce made with freshly crushed black pepper corn, Chinese wine and other condiments. Until Aug 11 at STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar, Bay Hotel Singapore, 50 Telok Blangah Road. Tel: 6818 6681.

ORCHARD CAFE’S STRAITS CHINESE AND ASIAN BUFFET. Executive Chef Paul Then’s classic Baba dishes such as the babi pongteh or the ayam buah keluak (braised chicken with Indonesian black nuts) are not to be missed. Diners pay S$4.80 for every second diner wearing red. Until Aug 11 for lunch and dinner at Orchard Cafe, Orchard Hotel. Tel: 6739 6565.

MELT’S PERANAKAN HERITAGE BUFFET. Indulge in traditional local delights such as the gourmet seafood Nyonya laksa, ayam buah keluak, Nyonya chap-chye, kueh pie tee, as well as a selection of Nyonya kuehs and a dedicated seasonal durian station. Until Aug 11 for dinner (6.30pm to 10pm) at Melt — The World Cafe, Mandarin Oriental Singapore, Level 4. Tel: 6885 3500.

PLATTERS RED OR WHITE DRINKS BARREL PROMO. In celebration of National Day, Platters Bistro & Wine Bar has rolled out this drinks promotion. Anyone born in August or in 1965 can purchase a Platter Barrel of Moscato Sangria or Red Wine Spritzer at S$99 (UP: S$120). The Platters Moscato Sangria is a blend of moscato and white peach juice, ideal for those who prefer a sweeter tipple. The Red Wine Spritzer is a blend of a fruity red wine and lemonade — a summer version of the classic Spanish Sangria. Until Aug 31. Tel: 6223 8048.

M HOTEL’S FEAST ON THE MOVE. This annual epicurean adventure is back with five themed menus from each of the hotel’s F&B outlets. Start with the signature lychee martini and succulent oysters at J Bar, before heading for a buffet spread of more than 80 types of Asian dishes at Anson Room. At The Buffet will be the place to go for steamboa, while Cafe 2000 will feature barbecue and premium roast meats. Finish with something sweet at the Banquet Suite, which will be transformed into a fantastical dessert hall. Prizes such as hotel stays and dining vouchers can also be won. At S$88 on Aug 24 (6.30pm to 10pm), M Hotel Singapore, 81 Anson Road. Tel: 6224 1133.

MINI MIYAZAKI AT TRIPLE THREE. This is hawked as a fine opportunity to dig into the cuisine of Japan’s Miyazaki prefecture. But, really, it is its wagyu beef that hogs the buffet. No doubt, guests can look forward to an array of serving styles, slow-roasted or via a serving of shabu shabu. Or stick to an unadulterated steak. Right from the start, though, there will be a selection of sushi and sashimi, from a Miyazaki kampachi, hamo or beef sushi, all served alongside the restaurant’s signature dishes like the roasted rack of lamb and lobster mentaiyaki. Available for dinner and Sunday brunch at S$98 per person, Triple Three buffet restaurant, Mandarin Orchard Singapore, from Aug 22 to 31. Tel: 6831 6288/71.

10 AT CLAYMORE’S TIMELESS PLATES OF PLEASURES. Available in petite portions and unlimited servings. Don’t miss the Indo-China duck breast pan-seared in a tangy citrus honey glaze or the Australian master Kobe wagyu beef that’s slow roasted and served in a mushroom crème dressing. Available until Sept 30 at 10 At Claymore, Pan Pacific Orchard. Tel: 6737 0811.

THE HALIA’S UNIQUELY SINGAPORE SET. Enjoy the chilli crab pasta featuring al dente pasta in a spicy egg-based gravy and an adaptation of the classic Singapore Sling cocktail. Until Aug 18 for lunch and dinner (S$48) at all The Halia outlets. www.thehalia.com

CHERRY GARDEN’S MONTHLY SPECIALTIES. Executive Chef Cheng Hon Chau PRESENTS the herbal emperor’s chicken (S$30). The chicken is seasoned with fragrant herbs and wrapped in lotus leaves, before it is encased in a crispy bread pillow and slow baked to golden perfection. Until Aug 31 at Cherry Garden, Mandarin Oriental Singapore, Level 5. Tel: 6885 3500.

AXIS BAR & LOUNGE’S RED AND WHITE AFTERNOON TEA. Enjoy an afternoon (S$42 per person) with tea from Mariage Freres and TWG, and desserts crafted with local flavours such as the jellified Singapore Sling, straits pandan layer cake and gula melaka scones. Available daily (3pm to 5pm) until Aug 31 at Axis Bar & Lounge, Mandarin Oriental Singapore, Level 4. Tel: 6885 3500.

PRINCESS TERRACE’S PENANG HERITAGE CUISINE. Get nostalgic with grilled hard-tail stuffed with sambal chilli or the wok-fried prawn with salted egg yolk. Unusual favourites include the lum mee (poached yellow noodle with pork belly and egg soup) and mee teow (wok-fried longevity noodles). Available for lunch ($43.80 per adult, $25.80 per child) and dinner (S$48.80 per adult, S$25.80 per child) until Aug 20 at Copthorne King’s Hotel, Lobby Level. Tel: 6318 3168.

THE LINE’S S$4.80 BUFFET LUNCH AND DINNER. Indulge in Singaporean laska or Hainanese chicken rice in the spirit of National Day. The freshly shucked oysters are one of the highlights. For every two adults paying the full buffet price, the third diner pays S$4.80 for either lunch or dinner. This offer is exclusive to online bookings. Until Aug 31 for lunch and dinner at The Line, Shangri-La Singapore. Tel: 6213 4275.

7ADAM’S SINGAPOREAN MENU. Pay S$S48 to enjoy an appetiser, a main course and a dessert. For mains, try the chicken rice with grilled chicken brochette with Asian herbs and rendang braised beef with steamed basmati rice and pickled achar. Pair it with a 7Adam Singapore Sling at S$10. Until Aug 31 at 7Adam Gallery Restaurant, 7 Adam Park. Tel: 6463 0777.

RICCIOTTI’S 1-FOR-1 REOPENING SPECIALS. Celebrate the reopening of Ricciotti at China Square with 1-for-1 reopening specials on selected pizzas, pastas, wine, beer and cakes. Until Aug 31 from Mon to Fri (3pm to 10pm) and all day on Sat at Ricciotti Pizza Pasta Grill, China Square Central, #01-36/37, Nankin Row. Tel: 6438 8040. www.ricciotti.co.

RED HOUSE SEAFOOD OPENING SPECIALS. Expect quality seafood from this restaurant with 37 years of experience. Signature dishes include the lobster covered in a velvety signature cream custard sauce, and the spicy seafood combination of scallops, prawns, fish and squid in a spicy Thai-inspired curry. The tangier and slightly sweeter version of the crab in Red House chilli stew is also a must-try. Enjoy 20 per cent off a la carte food menu during lunch and enjoy S$50 off your bill when you spend above S$150 on the a la carte food menu during dinner. Until Aug 31, only exclusive to Red House Seafood at 68 Prinsep Street. Tel: 6336 6080. www.redhouseseafood.com.

MATSUTAKE MUSHROOM SEASON AT MIKUNI. Back by popular demand, Mikuni invites diners to once again indulge in a celebration of one of Japan’s most prized mushrooms, expertly prepared by Mikuni’s Executive Chef Moon Kyung Soo. There is even a revival of an old favourite rom the Matsutake mushroom in the form of Moon’s Kagoshima Wagyu Sukiyaki, from the a la carte menu. Generous blocks of wagyu are added to a hotpot of onion, burdock and bamboo shoots, topped with a panko-crusted fried whole egg. Guests who opt for the Matsutake Seven Course Dinner Tasting Menu (S$200/S$300 with sake pairing) can look forward to unique creations such as the Modori Katsuo Tataki, interlaced with slivers of Matsutake mushrooms and dressed with a fragrant black truffle mushroom soya. Dishes on the Matsutake mushroom a la carte menu start from S$38. From Sept 15 to Oct 15 at Mikuni, Fairmont Singapore. Tel: 6431 6156