CAFFE B’S ALL-NEW 3-COURSE LUNCH MENU. With four different options to choose from, including grilled sea bass in tomato and naganegi sauce; wagyu beef tataki, striploin marinated in Japanese sake and fresh Italian herbs, complimented with mash potato and Japanese sesame sauce. Indulge your sweet tooth in the chef’s own creation of lemon meringue tart, a delightfully crusty tart filled with the meringue artfully swirled atop. And it’s affordable at S$25. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands #B1-15 & 01-83. Call 6887 3311 for more reservations.

WEEKENDS ARE THE BEST AT NUVO. Choose from pizzas like toasted nori, honey pineapple, and pesto and glazed ham to satiate your appetite. Pepper your pizza with mouth-watering toppings such as spiced tomatoes, clams, prawns, snapper and pecorino. Don’t forget to try Chef Mark’s new signature smoked uni carbonara, served with tamago furikake, salami and conchiglie. And the yakitori choices are perfect for light sharing, too.

Available from 11.30am to 2.30pm at S$40 per person. #02-100, Marina Square Shopping Mall.

Call 6822 2098 for reservations.

BEAUTIFUL SPRING AT db BISTRO MODERNE. Using nothing but lush vegetables and done with a French flair, savour dishes such as the chilled jumbo asparagus with luxurious oscietra caviar, egg mimosa and a creamy asparagus puree, or the Boston lobster salad, which incorporates sweet gem lettuce, horseradish, tomato and celery with a spicy French dressing. For something more substantial, opt for the seared diver scallops, paired with spring bean cassoulet, Iberico ham, quail eggs and tomato confit.

Available until July 31. The Shoppes at Marina Bay. Call 6688 8525 for more information.

MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD BARBEQUE BY THE POOL AT LABREZZA. You’ll be overwhelmed by the elaborate medley of fresh seafood — from lobsters to oysters — 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.

WEEKEND BRUNCH AT FIGARO. Expect traditional stomach-growlers like Eggs Benedict and pancakes with herbed butter and slivers of smoked salmon; classic French dishes such as quiche lorraine; as well as steak tartare, served with a side of thick cut fries and truffle mayonnaise. Available on weekends and public holidays, from noon to 3pm. Picotin Express, 1 Figaro Street. Call 6445 5590 for reservations.

CAROUSEL GOES MEDITERRANEAN. Guest chef Esmeraldo Oteruelo offers Spanish specialities including 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 meals are available at S$78++ per person. 25 Scotts Rd. Call 6589 7799 or visit www.carouselbuffet.com.sg for reservations.

GET UP WITH BOCHINCHE’S BEAT PACKING DISTRICT. Bringing together great drinks, food and music from the handsome DJ John Ramsay this week. Attractive bar promotions include one carafe of either red or white wine and signature provoleta cheese at S$39++ per person, as well as 20 per cent off the bar menu. For the brave of heart, opt for the Queso de Chancho: Braised Pig Head Croquettes. 23A Coleman Street. Call 6509 1453 for reservations.

NORWEGIAN FLAVOURS AT BACCHANALIA. This new seven-course menu (S$125) features some of the most sought after delicacies from Norway, such as the lightly-cured sashimi grade salmon served with oyster emulsion and seaweed salad and baked Arctic char with Jerusalem artichoke puree, topped with creamed bleak roe sauce. Wine pairing is also available for an additional S$80. June 26 23A Coleman Street. Call 6509 1453 for reservations.

NEW 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. Yoshimaru Ramen Bar, 31 Lorong Liput Holland Village. Call 6463 3132 for reservations.

RAMADAN AT 1 MARKET. Chef Wan has prepared a series of delicious halal dishes from all around the world. These include the Bubur Manado, Chicken Kuzi and Lebanese Chicken Rice. A group of four can enjoy a special 4-for-3 promotion, where the fourth person dines for free. June 15 to July 27. Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. Call 63419159 for reservations.

FAMILIAR FAVES AT SENSO RISTORANTE & BAR. Commemorating its 14th anniversary, a sense of nostalgia is evoked with the Vitello Tonnato, (S$28), sliced veal served with a rich creamy sauce flavoured with tuna. And there’s the timeless pairing of green asparagus and morels (S$24). Lastly, the Manzo (S$32), a sell-out dish when it was first introduced in 2010, is dover sole served a la meuniere, with a little orange zest, rucola and ripened tomatoes. July 1 to 31. Call 6224 3534 for reservations.

MANHATTAN FISH MARKET UNVEILS TWO STAR DISHES. From the land, succulent lamb stew cooked in fragrant herbs of oregano and rosemary, accompanied by leafy greens simmered to perfection, as well as a generous slice of grilled dory, fried calamari, broccoli and carrots. From the sea, the fish rendang is cooked in fragrant coconut milk and a blend of exotic spices. For those craving the best of both worlds, try the lamb stew and fish rendang Platter at S$37.95. Available at all Manhattan Fish Market outlets. Visit http://www.manhattanfishmarket.com for more information.

CELEBRATE THE FEEL FUKUI FOOD FESTIVAL. Relish limited edition sakes from Fukui, such as the Mori Shuzo, Kokuryu Shuzo, Tokoyama Shuzo and Kubota Shuzo. Diners will be able to savour these with sashimi direct from Tsuruga harbour. An array of seafood is also available, including the Suzuki sea bass, tobiuo flying fish, ishidai Japanese parrotfish, katsuo skipjack tuna together with koshi no ruby tomatoes. Kiku Japanese Restaurant, 21 Duxton Road. Call 6225 5567 for reservations.

NEW 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. #B1-02 NEX. Call 6252 0810 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. Round off the meal with complimentary nibbles with every tipple purchased, alongside a buffet of Italian bar snacks, available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. China Square Central, 20 Cross Street #01-19. Call 6221 3937 for reservations.

DAIKOKUYA RAMEN DINING DOUBLES. This Japanese restaurant is offering two bowls of ramens, two drinks and two sides at S$35.80 per person. Choose from spicy, Assari, mace or spicy mace for your noodles, accompanied with seven sides including Caesar salad, tako wasabi, teppan buta kimchi and six-piece gyoza. Top the meal off with your choice of soft drink, tea or juice. Until June 30. Riverside Village, 30 Robertson Quay, #01-05. Call 6737 1521 for reservations.

CEDELE’S RE-OPENING SPECIAL. Enjoy an unlimited choice of veggie/crunchy toppings with every Design Your Own Salad order at Cedele Bakery Cafe. Until June 30. 50 Market Street, #01-34 Golden Shoe Carpark. Call 6532 6163 for more enquiries.

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.

HOLIDAY HAPPINESS AT EGGS AND BERRIES. Offering an all-day brunch concept, and you can enjoy 50 per cent off the kids menu (children under 12). Choose from signature Eggs Benedict and pastas, to truffle fries and pancakes, eggs and berries, fluffy berries cupcake or red velvet. Until June 30. Changi City Point, #01-37/38.

CLOS SAINT JEAN CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE DINNER AT LONG BAR STEAKHOUSE. This dinner is a chance to taste some of the finest and most distinctive wines from the prestigious Clos Saint Jean winery, paired with an exquisite four-course menu specially created by Raffles Singapore’s executive sous chef Mickael Le Calvez. June 28, 7.30pm, Long Bar Steakhouse, Raffles Hotel. S$188 per person. Call 6412 1816 for reservations or email dining [at] raffles.com.

TONY’S PIZZA WORLD CUP FEVER 2014 PROMO. World Cup season just got yummier. For a limited time only, free sides and drinks are available with every Tony’s Pizza delivery order. Complimentary signature sides include buffalo wings, onion rings and potato wedges. Dine-in customers can stand a chance to win a year’s worth of pizza or an original autographed Adidas soccer ball signed by football stars Sergio Aguero and Rio Ferdinand. In addition, one lucky winner will walk away with a whole pizza on every match day and all winning votes will be pooled for the final draw. Promotion ends July 31. Tony’s Pizza, 397 River Valley Road. Call 6777 4992 for delivery and take-away orders.

S$8 SPECIALS FOR LUNCH AND APERITIFS AT &SONS. Italian bacaro &SONS has curated a selection of 16 large Italian lunch plates priced from S$8 to S$12, available exclusively from noon to 2:30pm on weekdays. There’s also an extended daily Happy Hour deal where house cocktails go for S$8 a glass from 5pm to 8pm. Look out for complimentary nibbles for every tipple purchased, available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. For the entire month of June, order a bottle of Prosecco and get a round of mini peach martinis for free. China Square Central, 20 Cross Street #01-19. Call 6221 3937 or visit http://www.facebook.com/sons.bacaro 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. Appropriately named The Brunch Beats, wine and dine against breath-taking panoramic views of the city skyline as resident Dutch DJ/Producer Lindo Martinez spins and sets the mood with his delicious cosmopolitan tunes and deep house 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.

CHILDREN EAT FREE AT ROADHOUSE. For every adult a la carte main course ordered, one child under 10 years old eats for free. Limited to three children per table, kiddies can choose from the For The Kids set menu. Not valid with other promotions or credit card discounts. Available every weekday (excluding eve of and public holidays) until Jun 30. Roadhouse, 13 Dempsey Road. Call 6476 2922 or email info [at] roadhouse.com.sg for more information.

GSS OFFERINGS AT AU CHOCOLAT. Enjoy some sweet and savoury weekday treats at exclusive prices, including 1-for-1 Pasta Mondays, Ten Dollar Truffle Fries Tuesdays, 50 per cent off finger food on Wednesdays, 1-for-1 Crepes on Thursdays and the Hi Tea set at only S$28 on Fridays. The La Fete De Poulet promotion (until May 31) is still ongoing. May 30 to July 27, Level 1, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Call 6688 7227 for reservations.

NEW 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. Available at all The Manhattan Fish Market outlets.

SPRING ARRIVES AT BRASSERIE LES SAVEURS. The season’s freshest produce take centre stage in an epicurean journey handcrafted by Chef De Cuisine Fabrice Passicos. The menu boasts buttered European white asparagus served with poached sweet prawns and grilled spring lamb cutlets. Available for lunch and dinner. A seven-course degustation menu (S$168, S$228 with wine pairing) available for dinner only. Until mid-June. The St Regis Singapore. Call 6506 6860.

CHEF SAUL BOLTON AT THE CLIFF. Dine at the hands of a Michelin starred guest chef. Bloton’s Six Course Dinner includes Crudo of Japanese hamachi, chawanmushi of sea urchin, warm black truffle vinaigrette and more. From July 9 to 13. Six course dinner priced at S$188 per adult. Sunday Champagne Brunch at S$109 per adult. 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa. Call 6371 1400 for reservations.

DURIAN FIESTA AT GOODWOOD PARK. The hotel’s enduring Durian Fiesta is back and in full swing. New creations include Durian Gula Melaka Roll (S$10 per slice; S$62 per 1kg roll), an Asian take on the Swiss roll; the Durian Malay Cake (S$8 per slice; S$42 for a 700g cake); and mini durian donuts (S$9 for 2 pieces). From May 31, the Coffee Lounge will also serve a dessert buffet with durian pastries during lunch and dinner and a new Durian Sampler Platter for the high tea buffet. Until July 13. Call 6730 1746.

5 OF THE BEST QUALITY PORK CHOPS NOW AVAILABLE AT WOLF. Now including a dedicated ‘Pork Chop’ section in their menu, European restaurant Wolf now features 5 of their best quality pork chops, including Mangalica, Iberian, Duroc-Landrace, Kurobuta and Nagano, all served with maple-glazed sweet potatoes and your choice of juniper berry sauce or apple mustard puree. 18 Gemmill Lane. Call 6557 2224 for reservations.

DIM SUM LUNCH AT HAI TIEN LO. New 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. Ongoing. Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). Hai Tian Lo, Pan Pacific Hotel. Call 6826 8240.

STRAITS CUISINE AT REVAMPED ORCHARD CAFE: This buffet’s new focus places Asian cuisine in the spotlight. Executive Chef Paul will be serving up an array of Asian roasts, his signature dishes and even the kitchen’s celebrated kueh pie tee gets a boost with a topping of buah keluak. Available for lunch (S$48) and dinner (S$68) at Orchard Hotel. Ongoing. Call 6739 6565.

NEW KYUSHU SEASONAL MENU AT WATAMI. Mouth-watering dishes from different parts of Kyushu have gathered in WATAMI and are sure to tickle your tastebuds. Savour Japan’s greatest specialities including unique dishes from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita and Kagoshima. The new menu includes Mojikou Yaki Cheese Curry (S$13.30), Oita Nakatsu Karaage (S$8.80), Taipien (S$12.80) and more. Ongoing. Orchard Turn, ION Orchard. Call 6509 9366.

LUNCH BENTO SETS AT MIKUNI. Presented in a tiered clay bento set, the premium Miyabi bento (S$120 per person for eight dishes) features a chilled Kyoto onion soup and the restaurant’s signature serving of BBQ eel on rice. For good value, go for the eight-course Business Bento Set (S$68). All sets available for lunch daily. Level 3 Fairmont Singapore. Call 6431 6156.

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.

NEW A LA CARTE MENU AT BLUE LOTUS. The Blue Lotus Chinese Eating House’s menu will introduce quintessential Chinese delights as well as some new creations, such as chilled drunken chicken drumstick, marinated and poached with huatiao wine and braised giant king prawns in ginger and shallots with crispy egg noodles. Ongoing. Call 6339 0880.

TRUFFLE TUESDAYS AT SKINNY PIZZA. Offering diners a free portion of signature truffle fries with each purchase of any pizza every Tuesday, diners are able to choose from a variety of flavours including top-favourites such as Squid Ink, Wild Truffled Mushroom and The English Breakfast. Available at all outlets.

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 a free flow of fruit juices and soft drinks at S$69 per child. Call 6732 1234 for more details.

Upcoming:

A SLICE OF SINGAPORE. Take a walk down memory lane with a locally-inspired pizza created to commemorate Singapore’s history. The Seafood Laksa Pizza, S$22, is generously coated in spicy laksa paste and topped with squid, prawns, crab meat, tau pok, chilli and mozzarella. If that weren’t enticing enough, it’s heady scent of coconut milk and fragrant spices will surely have you drooling for more. August 9. Picotin Express, 1 Figaro Street. Call 6445 5590 for reservations.