Dining Guide: Where to get your tasty treats (July 15 to 16)

GREENWOOD FISH MARKET WORLD OYSTER FESTIVAL

From now to July 31, celebrate the annual Greenwood Fish Market World Oyster Festival. Be spoilt for choice with Greenwood Fish Market’s seasonal array of over 20 types of oysters flown in from around the world. Choices of oysters include Tsarskaya No. 3 (S$7 per oyster) with a taste of iodine and a slight hint of acidity and hazelnut; Fine De Claire No. 3 (S$5 per oyster), salty and delicate white flesh oysters from France; Gillardeau No. 3 (S$8 per oyster), a meaty and crunchy oyster that is spicy, sweet and salty with a hazelnut aroma; and more. Alternatively, try the Tasting Platter with 16 pieces of the Chef’s pick-of-the-day for S$99. Visit https://www.quaysideisle.com for more information. Located at Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, 31 Ocean Way, #01-04-05.

JAPANESE NIGHTS AT MONTI

For just a week, Monti Kitchen will be offering its popular classic Italian menu with a Japanese twist – by teaming up with The Chita Suntory Whisky. Dishes with a Japanese spin the four-course menu (from S$120++ per pax) include a starter of Oyster with Fine De Claire No. 2, Ikura, Lemon Vinaigrette and Olive Caviar; followed by Tagliolini, and a choice of either fish or meat; and end off with dessert. Available from now to July 21. Contact 6535 0724 or reservations [at] monti.sg for reservations.

VLV RIVERSIDE TAKES ZI CHAR TO A NEW LEVEL

VLV Singapore introduces their newest dining concept, VLV Riverside, for a spread of local Zi Char, by Head Chef Martin Foo. Diners can enjoy comfort picks of roasted and stir-fried meats like Salted Egg Chicken (S$18), Crispy Bull Frog with Ginger(S$30), and Roasted Truffle London Duck(from S$24). Also on the menu: Curry Fish Head(S$32), Chinese Herb Hua Diao Prawn(S$9 per 100g), and Stir-Fried Sambal Prawn with Petai (S$29); along with the Singapore Signature Chili Crab (S$8 per 100g), and Chairman’s Crab (S$9 per 100g). Available from Wednesday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am; Sunday to Tuesday, 6pm to 11pm. Contact 6661 0197 or reservations [at] vlv.life for reservations. Located at Clarke Quay, 3A River Valley Road, #01-02.

SUCCUMB TO THORNY TEMPTATIONS AT PARKROYAL

PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant presents Thorny Temptations, a buffet extravaganza, headlined by durians (S$88++ per adult; S$58++ per child from six to 12 years old; children below five years old dine for free). From now to September 2, indulge in the thorny fruit with Executive Chef Eric Ong’s selection of savoury dinner items infused with durian. Begin the buffet with dishes like Poached Tiger Prawn, Durian Mousse and Quinoa and Crunchy Vegetable Salad; followed by highlights like Durian Ravioli with Sage and Garlic Butter, and Grilled Chicken and Durian in Tortilla; End off with savoury desserts like Pandan Crepes and Deep Fried Durian Ice Cream. Contact 6809 8899 or lime.prsps [at] parkroyalhotels.com for reservations. Located at PARKROYAL on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street.

MCDONALD’S SERVES UP NEW LIMITED-TIME LOCALLY-INSPIRED MENU

Counting down to National Day, McDonald’s is celebrating Singapore’s diverse local food heritage with its limited-time menu. Inspired by the iconic Malay dish is the Nasi Lemak Burger (S$5.95 a la carte; from S$7.80 Extra Value Meal), served between semolina buns with juicy chicken thigh patty coated with cornflakes crunch with aromatic coconut flavours, and a golden fried egg. Others items on offer are Criss Cut Fries (S$3.40), Bandung McFizz (from S$3), Chendol McFlurry (from S$3), and Coconut Pie (from S$1.20). Available after breakfast hours in all McDonald’s restaurants, Drive-Thru and via McDelivery, while stocks last.