Dining Guide: September 18 to 24

RACE FRENZY AT CLARKE QUAY. Food and drink promotions from various Clarke Quay establishments such as District 10, Octapas, Highlander Bar & Restaurant, Quayside Seafood and Paulaner Wirsthaus. Visit http://www.clarkequay.com.sg/specials/cq/grandprix/grandprix.html for more info. Clarke Quay, 3E River Valley Road.

F1 CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER BRUNCH AT SENSO RISTORANTE & BAR. Senso offers free-flow Champagne Taittinger Brut at this feast featuring dishes such as risotto gamberoni with Champagne and pancetta flakes; and salmon poached in rose Champagne. Priced at S$128 per person, Sept 21, 11.30am to 3pm. Senso Ristorante & Bar, 21 Club Street. Call 6224 3534 for reservations.

PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD LOBBY LOUNGE F1 FEVER. Catch the live telecast of the F1 race whilst chomping on their gourmet burgers (S$29 each) such as the Pit Stop with wagyu patty, kurobuta smoked bacon and avocado and the Re-fuel - with teriyaki glazed pork belly, honey caramelised pork jerky and spicy pork floss. Lobby Lounge, Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road. Call 6737 0811 for reservations.

MICHELIN-STARRED DINNERS AT THE PODIUM LOUNGE. Michelin-starred Chef Quique Dacosta of Spanish restaurant Denia will be dishing out his must-try signatures, which will be paired with wines from Castell d’Encus and Chateau Margaux. Priced at S$838 to S$988 per person. Sept 19 and 20, The Podium Lounge Singapore, The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore, The Grand Ballroom. Call 6337 8888 for reservations.

PLATTERS THAT MATTER WITH HOTEL FORT CANNING. Taste F1-inspired platters and cocktails at The Glass House Restaurant (until Sept 21) and the Tisettanta Lounge (until end of September). Hotel Fort Canning, 11 Canning Walk. Call 6559 6770 for reservations.

F1 BRUNCH AT RAFFLES. Rev up with offerings from the Grand Hotel Lobby, Raffles Grill and Tiffin Room. Menu highlights include the grand brunch buffet, with features oysters, caviar, Omaha beef tenderloin and BBQ iberico pork ribs. Buffet priced from S$248 per person. Sept 21, Raffles Hotel. Call 6412 1816 for reservations.

HAWKER DELIGHTS AT STELLAR AT 1-ALTITUDE. This hawker-style food market showcases signature bites from Grand Prix countries all over the world. Sept 19, from 6.30am to 1am. Cover charge of S$88 includes four food coupons and two drink coupons. Stellar at 1-Altitude, #62-01, One Raffles Place. Call 6438 0410 for reservations and details.

F-ONE AT KIKU. It’s one-for-one drinks all night long. ‘Nuff said. Sept 19 to 21. Kiku Japanese Restaurant, 21 Duxton Road. Call 6225 5567 for reservations.

NEW CLASSIC AT CHEWY JUNIOR. Featuring a whole new range of cinnamon rolls! Made with the freshest ingredients, these rolls will tempt even the most discerning palates. We recommend the signature cream cheese, flamed to caramelize the home-made chocolate fudge, topped with butterscotch and toasted almonds. The collection of 20 delectable selections are available at the first Star Cinnamon store in Bugis Junction, #B1-12. Visit www.chewyjunior.com.sg for more information.

TEOCHEW PRIDE AT CHUI HUAY LIM. In celebration of it’s third anniversary, the chef has cooked up a limited edition Teochew muay (porridge with condiments). Other highlights include the Yellow Croaker Fish, steamed or pan fried with ginger. Available until Nov 30. 190 Keng Lee Rd, #01-02. Call 6732 3637 for dining reservations.

DAIRY AND GLUTEN FREE AFTERNOON TEA. The new tea menu continues to be the three-tier stand of assorted finger sandwiches, desserts and homemade scones. Gluten-free diners can look forward to raspberry shortbread served with pistachio Chantilly, along with fragrant coconut macaroons. Available 3pm to 5.30pm daily, Raffles Singapore’s Tiffin Room. Priced at S$58++ per person, call 6412 1816 or email dining [at] raffles.com for details and reservations. CHEF JONAY ARAMS MAKES GUEST CHEF APPEARANCE. Hailing from the one Michelin-starred The Principle, diners here can be expected to be treated to Chef Jonay’s signature cod, an infusion of smoky flavours and baked in a mixture of dried coconut and sambal, topped off with a tangy dash of Balinese lime foam. Available on Oct 2 and 3. JAAN Dining, Swissotel The Stamford. Call 6837 3322 or email reservations [at] equinoxcomplex.com for dining reservations.

AN ALL NEW HARRY’S. Crafted by Culinary Director Daniel Sia, the polished menu now boasts a varied repertoire of quality bar bites and hearty main dishes, from twice-cooked Crackin’ Ribs and juicy yoghurt-marinated chicken skewers to spaghettini tossed in a homemade crustacean oil. Premium wines and champagne are also available. Ongoing. Marina Bay Link Mall, #01-03 Ground Plaza. Call 6634 6318 or email reserve [at] harrys.com.sg for more dining reservations.

JAY CHOU INSPIRED SET MENUS AT SI CHUAN DOU HUA. Stand to win a pair of Jay Chou tickets when you order the promotional set menus. Available at S$88++ per person, the menus feature dishes such as the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Sea Whelk, Poached Crispy Bubble Rice with Seafood, as well as the Homemade Sichuan Noodle in Spicy Sauce. Available from now to Sept 30. Top of UOB Plaza, 80 Raffles Place, #60-01. Call 6535 6006 for more dining reservations.

FREE FLOW BEERS AND SLIDERS AT CHARLY T’S. Enjoy three hours of free-flow delight with Charly T’s Signature Sliders and Budweiser beers at an affordable S$38++ per pax. Opt for their mini-burgers in two popular meat options - Juicy Beef and Schnitzel-Style Chicken, both served with golden fries. Available every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3pm. 112 Katong, #03-15. Call 6636 4701 or visit www.charlyts.com for more dining enquiries.

CHOCTOBER FESTIVAL AT CONCORDE HOTEL. Featuring a wide array of chocolate desserts, this chocolate-themed buffet also invites diners to pair their penchant for chocolate with a combination of seafood and meat. Highlights include smoked salmon dipped in white chocolate; roast chicken with white chocolate BBQ sauce; and pan-fried beef steak with bitter chocolate sauce. The a la carte menu also features interesting combinations such as ocean prawns and avocado with light chocolate mayo. From Oct 1 to 31, 6.30pm to 10pm. Concorde Hotel Singapore. For reservations, call 6739 8370 or emailspices.chs [at] concorde.net.

GOOD EARTH MENU AT BUONA TERRA. This specially tailored degustation menu by Chef Denis, crafted to one’s dietary preferences, boasts eight to ten dishes made with some of the season’s freshest produce. From Alaskan King Crab and aged Galloni Parma ham to red prawns from Spain, as well as aged (40 years) balsamic vinegar from Emilia Romagna. Priced at S$228 per person, guests can opt to pair the dinner with wines, available at an additional S$130 per person. Ongoing. 29 Scotts Rd. Call 6733 0209 for reservations.

KYOTO-INSPIRED FLAVOURS AT LEWIN TERRACE. It’s time for a fresh blend at this Japanese-French restaurant. A new seasonal seven-course menu (S$150) features an array of Kyoto ingredients, such as the bonito tataki, smoked with cherry blossom and accompanied by a citrus dash of ponzu foam and garlic puree; matsutake mushrooms and kamasu tempura; Challans duck and kyo-yasai toubanyaki. Oct 1 to Nov 30. 21 Lewin Terrace. For more information, visit lewinterrace.co.sg. Call 6333 9905 for reservations.

NOVEL TEA TIME TREATS. Showcasing uniquely Singaporean flavours, The Clifford Pier is collaborating with local chef Shermay Lee, curating a Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea set. Diners will be able to taste eight savoury and eight sweet items, including treats such as bak kwa jam sandwich, hae bee hiam sandwich, chilli crab bao, mini popiah wrapped in handmade nonya egg skin, chicken curry and roti jala wrap and bandung macarons. Priced at S$38 per adult and S$19 per child. Ongoing, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm daily. The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, 80 Collyer Quay. Call 6597 5266 for dining reservations.

SAKAE SUSHI GOES FUSION WITH A NEW MENU. Inspired by an array of flavours from around the world, the new menu features over 120 new selections. Highlights in the menu include a series of seven tantalising Otah Creations, including the Special Otah Maki sushi, as well as the Otah Bibinba. Other popular favourites include the Aburi (torch-seared sushi), Agenono and the Sakae Zensai - slightly seared salmon tataki that melts in your mouth. Available at all Sakae Sushi Outlets. Visit www.sakaesushi.com.sg for more dining information.

NEW SURPRISES, OLD FAVOURITES AT KUSHI DINING BAR. Its refreshed buffet menu offers a tantalizing range of over 130 dishes to choose from, including the Pitan Tofu, lobster porridge and Ton Toro (Pork Cheek). Available till the end of September, at S$41.90 per person. Kushi Dining Bar, Hotel Windsor. Visit www.kushibar.com.sg for dining reservations.

NEW FLAVOURS AT DOMVZ. Enjoy a well-deserved lunch break with more than 15 delectable dishes to choose from. Some of these include homemade pastas such as the Seafood Spaghetti, generously crowned with jumbo prawns and a dash of white wine. Other selections include the crispy red garoupa in an aromatic tomato broth, as well as the succulent lamb chops doused in robust coffee sauce. At only S$42 per person. Finish the meal with a salted creme caramel, a lovely contrast. DOMVS, Sheraton Towers. Call 6839 5622 for dining reservations.

PEZZO’S LAKSA AND RENDANG PIZZAS. Laksa lovers can enjoy authentic tastes, with the classic Laksa pizza featuring a medley of ingredients, including crab meat, squid, tuna, prawn and tau pok. The Chicken Rendang pizza offers the family a bit of spice with its potpourri of red capsicum, white onion and oregano chicken. Ongoing, visit http://www.pezzo.com.sg for more enquiries.

VALUE-FOR-MONEY SET LUNCHES AT JAMIE’S ITALIAN. Start out with the popular favourites such as the crab and avocado bruschetta, followed by either the classic spaghetti bolognese or the lasagne peppered with roasted pumpkin. These rustic Italian meals are priced at S$17.90 per person. Lunch is designed to be served within the hour, ideal for a hearty and swift meal before returning to the office. Every Monday to Friday, noon to 5pm. VivoCity, Level 1. Call 6733 5500 for dining reservations.

VIOLET OON’S NEW NONYA DISHES. This array of well-loved family favourites include the garam assam fish, cooked in a rich spicy and sour gravy, redolent of traditional tangy notes of tamarind juice and pineapple slices. Pair it with the gado gado, a delicious salad thick and rich with a spiced mixture of shallots and chillies for a treat that’s hard to beat. Ongoing. 881 Bukit Timah Road. Call 6468 5430 for dining reservations.

NEW FLAVOURS AT SQUE. 20 new additions were added to the menu, featuring a revamped Main Course selection including the wholesome St. Louis pork ribs, tender lamb shanks and the classic British fish pie. Try out the SQUE platter on for size, sure to satisfy any meat cravings. Daily from 11.30am onwards. 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-70. Call 6222 1887 for more information.

BRUNCH WITH A PUNCH AT MANHATTAN. A lavish menu of unlimited craft cocktails, beers, wines and gastronomic pleasures — from American oysters to a mean Bloody Mary — is available for your delectation. The feast includes seafood delights such as lobster ceviche and even shrimp cocktail, as well as a selection of artisan cheeses. Every Sunday. S$150 per person. Regent Singapore. Call 6725 3377 for dining reservations.

SINGAPORE’S FIRST LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY BRUNCH. Sample more than eight types of French and Canadian oysters shucked to order among other luscious seafood, a live foie gras station, roast carving station, a refined cheese selection and handcrafted desserts — perfectly complemented with unlimited flutes of vintage Louis Roederer champagne (choose between the Cristal Brut Vintage 2006 or 2007, and the 2009 Brut Rose). Sundays, noon to 3.30pm, from S$172 per person. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia. Call 6434 5288 or emailrc.sinrz.restaurantreservations [at] ritzcarlton.com for reservations.

SUPERMUFFINS ARE HERE. Pacific Marketplace introduces a range of five unique muffins: Chicken Run, featuring succulent chicken cubes with garlic chives and fragrant Shaoxing rice wine; Krrish, a fiery composition of curry potatoes, decorated with garam masala, chilli powder, curry leaves and tumeric powder; the Minotaur, a French-style braised oxtail; The Hulk, a decadent blend of mushroom, cheese and cream in a spinach crust; and Ms Piggy (Chinese barbecued pork with salted egg yolk). Daily. Pacific Marketplace, 11am to 10pm.

PORRIDGE TREAT AT COFFEE LOUNGE. The Taiwan Porridge A La Carte Buffet (S$39 per adult) features an unlimited order of 31 favourites from the main menu, including a lavish dessert buffet spread. If you don’t like buffets, you can still order the dishes separately. We suggest the shredded bamboo shoots in chilli oil (S$9), fried omelette with crabmeat (S$10), steamed minced pork with salted fish (S$15) and deep-fried pomfret with chilli and salt (S$25). Ongoing, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road. Call 6737 7411 for reservations.

SELF-SERVE CONCEPT AT TEN-ICHI UDON. Create your own mix-and-match udon dishes, and choose from delectable flavours, such as the new yuzu (citrus) series, comprising the chilled dipping Zaru Yuzu Udon, Yuzu Wasabi Udon and the store’s specialty, the Kamatama Yuzu Udon, which is served with a half-boiled egg. A variety of tempura dishes are also available. Ongoing, #B1-02 NEX. Call 6252 0810 for reservations.

MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD BARBECUE AT LABREZZA. You’ll be overwhelmed by the elaborate medley of fresh seafood — from oysters to lobsters — that you can have at this char-grilled spread by the poolside. Available every Friday evening. LaBrezza, 29 Tanglin Road. Call 6506 6866 for reservations.

CAROUSEL GOES MEDITERRANEAN. Guest chef Esmeraldo Oteruelo offers Spanish specialities such as the Paella Mixta, a fragrant mixed rice dish with fresh seafood. Another sumptuous option would be the Zarzuela de Mariscos a la Catalana, a traditional Catalan fish stew. Or feast on the popular Magret de Canard, a beautifully seared duck breast, sliced and served with a piquant sauce made from honey, orange and thyme. Dinner is priced at S$78 per person. Ongoing. 25 Scotts Rd. Call 6589 7799 or visit www.carouselbuffet.com.sgfor reservations.

ROCK SALT HAKATA RAMEN AT YOSHIMARU. Featuring its distinctive homemade ultra-thin noodles served in rich and flavourful tonkotsu (pork bone) broth, the dish (S$12) is prepared with shio dare (salt sauce). Complete the meal with side dishes of kushikatsu (pork cutlet skewers) at S$3.50 each and corn and butter (S$4.50). Of course, there’s also the classic chicken tempura (S$4.90) if you crave it. Ongoing, Yoshimaru Ramen Bar, 31 Lorong Liput Holland Village. Call 6463 3132 for reservations.

&SONS BACARO’S 8 TILL 8. With all house cocktails at S$8 per glass from 5pm to 8pm daily. Big lunch plates of 16 specially curated Italian pastas and proteins starting at a mere S$8 to S$12, will be available on weekdays from noon to 2.30pm. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. China Square Central, 20 Cross Street #01-19. Call 6221 3937 for reservations.

KIDS EAT FREE AT T.G.I. FRIDAYS! With every purchase of an adult entree, be served one free kid’s meal from the kids stars menu, including the kid’s burger and the fish and fries. Every Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays. 112 Katong, East Coast Road. Call 6636 0533 for more information.

THE BRUNCH BEATS AT SEASONAL TASTES. Toast the weekend with a free-flow of Veuve Clicquot champagne and an extensive array of gastronomic treats at the hotel’s weekly Sunday champagne brunch at Seasonal Tastes. Wine and dine against breath-taking panoramic views of the city skyline as resident DJs sets the mood with delicious grooves. Every Sunday, noon to 3pm, S$158 (inclusive of free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne, red and white wines, cocktails, beers and soft drinks). Level 32, The Westin Singapore. Call 6922 6968 for reservations.

MANHATTAN JUNIOR MENU. There’s something for every child with the new Manhattan Junior Menu. Each meal is priced at S$7.95 and kids will be spoilt for choice with these imaginative food origami creations. Featuring six dishes including the Wacky Dory and the Crabby Fishy Burger. Ongoing, at all The Manhattan Fish Market outlets.

DIM SUM LUNCH AT HAI TIEN LO. Dim sum Chef Lee Siaw Cheen is now serving up 20 varieties of dim sum at the Pan Pacific Singapore’s new weekday a la carte dim sum lunch buffet (S$48 per adult) at its renowned Cantonese restaurant. Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). Hai Tian Lo, Pan Pacific Hotel. Call 6826 8240.

A DESERVED LONG LUNCH AT THE EDGE. Put your knowledge of local food to the test at this new extended four-hour lunch invitation, bolstered by 30 additional dishes. Priced at S$50 per adult and S$25 per child including unlimited beverages. Every Saturday, noon to 4pm. Level 3 Pan Pacific, 7 Raffles Boulevard. Call 6336 8111.

A FANCY SUNDAY BRUNCH AT MEZZA9. Indulge in an extensive spread of authentic Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisine, accompanied by a free flow of champagne at Mezza9. S$138 per adult. Children enjoy free flow of fruit juices and soft drinks at S$69 per child. Ongoing, Mezza9, Grand Hyatt. Call 6732 1234 for more details.