SG50 @ Oscar's [MEDIA INVITE]

SG50 Lapis by Conrad Centennial Singapore
Photo Credit: Conrad Centennial Singapore

As we enter the month of August 2015, the spirit of commemoration to celebrate our nation Golden Jubilee birthday are high. At Oscar's, the team has prepared a sumptuous spread of local delights such as Chilli Crab, Crispy Fried Squid with Salted Egg, Oyster Omelette and Oscar's Signature Homemade Waffles in patriotic red.

Chilli Crab Station

Meanwhile, the main attraction is none other than SG50 theme Lapis. The layer alternated between Red and White, with a unique “Bandung” Flavoured available in the buffet section of Oscar's. If you want to purchase this SG50 Lapis only, it is available at The Terrace at $75 nett for 1 kg size.

SG50 Kueh Lapis with Bandung Syrup

[CLOSED] Bottura – Eat Drink Italiano [MEDIA INVITE]

Walking past the newly opened Bottura on second floor of Suntec City Mall, you will probably think, “Wow! What a huge Gelato desserts bar!” Well, you are not wrong. Bottura is a full fledged modern Italian Restaurant hailed from Bologna, Italy. Overseeing the first overseas expansion for Bottura is Luca Bottura, fifth generation of restaurateur who was a banker before his passion of food come calling. Unlike other authentic Italian restaurant in Singapore, Bottura aims to be your affordable day to day restaurant.

Bottura - Eat Drink Italiano

Gone are those candles, dim lights, table clothes and padded chairs. Instead, in Bottura you will find modern and simplicity with a touch of industrial theme of the restaurant. There are even a high bench tables with tall stools and low lighting that nicknamed “Instagramer Tables”.

Part of Dining Area with view of the Kitchen

Luca Bottura, Fifth Generation Restaurateur
with "Instagram Table" at the back

[CLOSED] Soi 60 – Classic Thai Food with a Twist [MEDIA INVITE]

Soi 60 represent a fresh approach to traditional Thai Cuisine. Established by The Red Door Group, the same group behind Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse (See Bistecca review here), Soi 60 is a new destination for diners who search for something more hip compare to traditional and street food Thai cuisine. Helmed by Chef Nam Pongpanich, she combines her mastery in French Cuisine with Traditional Thai Recipe.

The Bar

Indoor Dining Area

[CLOSED] ARIA – Food Music Arts [MEDIA INVITE]

Aria is a bistro dedicated to Food, Music and Arts. Located in SUTD campus, the main objective of this bistro is to feed the hungry stomach of the students here and also allow their brains the freedom of expression through music and arts.

Arts & Dining at Aria

Dining Area & Bar

[CLOSED] Portico – Saturday at Portico [MEDIA INVITE]

Portico a restaurant located in the middle of concrete jungle of Singapore Power compound and surrounded itself with edible herb and vegetable garden. Headed by Chef Nixon Low, who has extensive resume working in Shangri-La Hotel, Restaurant Andre and Saint Pierre.

Indoor Bar

Part of Indoor Seating Area

[CLOSED] Woorinara II – Solid All Round Korean Food [MEDIA INVITE]

Woorinara II Korean Restaurant

Woorinara Korean Restaurant has opened another branch in West Coast Community Centre. This Korean restaurant has been gathering loyal followers since they opened the first outlet in Lorong Kilat. Their recipe for success are none other than good food and reasonable pricing. Well it does help if you have a head chef that won many accolades in cooking competition in South Korea and China.

While waiting for our meal, we were served with their side dish / bachan. There are about 11 type of them, with their aged Kim Chi getting the seal of approval from Little Devil ('LD')

11 Type of Side Dishes / Bachan