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MARVELLOUS culinary extravaganza in Window on the Park and to Dine like Dragons! From January 3 to February 24, 2024 dine like an Emperor with Steamed Barramundi with Hu Nan Chopped Chilli and Steamed Signature Glutinous Rice with Chicken Sausage and Dried Shrimp and Shitake Mushroom. Yum! Yum!
The first day of the Chinese New Year of the Dragon is on 10 February, 2024.
Certified Halal by MUIS.
Three dine for the price of two at the Prosperity Buffet for Weekend Brunch and Dinner Buffet
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The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM goes to Tandoor in the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre to savour…
MOUTHWATERING morsels like juicy Kebabs and Briyani to celebrate the Indian Festival of Light on 12 November 2023. Lashooni Chicken Tikka, Mahi Rai Fish, Naan, Parath, Kesari Phirni Desset of Figs and Dates and Milk and Rice and lots more!
This remarkable gastronomic journey like no other is at Tandoor, located in the heart of Orchard Road at Holiday Inn® Singapore Orchard City Centre. From the 11th to 12th of November2023, Tandoor presents the Diwali Delights Buffet, a culinary extravaganza that promises to transport diners to gourmet dining of Diwali festivities through an exquisite array of authentic Indian delicacies. .A Culinary Celebration, The Diwali Delights Buffet offers a diverse and vibrant selection of dishes, showcasing the rich tapestry of exotic Indian cuisine. From the sizzle of live dosas and the explosion of flavour at the chaat counter to succulent kebabs, aromatic main courses, and fragrant biryanis, every bite is a celebration in itself. YUMMIELICIOUS!
Etymologically, Deepavali is a Sanskrit word meaning row of lamps.Diwali is a form of Deepavali used in North Indian languages. Interestingly, South Indian states use the etymologically correct name, Deepavali. Deepavali is the Hindu celebration of Light over darkness and Good over evil The world need this now with evil terrorists attacking Israel unprovoked. IN the end Good will always triumph over evil Talmud Sanhedrin72ac.
Exclusive 1-for-1 Special Offer!
To make this Diwali even more special, Tandoor offers an exclusive 1-for-1 special offer, allowing guests to share this exceptional dining experience with your loved one. Revel and delight in the festivities and create cherished memories with family and friends while relishing the finest Indian cuisine.
Details at a Glance
Date: 11th November 2023 (Dinner Buffet), 12th November 2023 (Lunch & DinnerBuffet) Price: S$108++ for 2 Adults (1-for-1 offer), S$40++ per Child (6 to 12 years old)
The Travelling GOurmet TM says Keep calm and carry on eating! Namaste!
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MOONCAKES from Shangri-La Singapore for the Mid Autumn Festival 2023. The 15th Day of the 8th Lunar Month is on 29 September 2035 when the moon is at its fullest!
This Mid-Autumn Festival, honour century-old traditions and bask in the splendour of the full moon over a diverse array of classic and contemporary mooncakes presented by Shangri-La Singapore. Meticulously crafted, our renowned collection showcases both signature baked renditions and artisanal snowskin creations, promising unparalleled taste and unrivalled quality. Shangri-La Singapore’s mooncakes are now available for purchase online at bit.ly/SLSMooncake2023, and from the hotel’s Mooncake Specialty Counter at the Tower Wing Lobby from 1 August to 29 September 2023.
New Mooncake Creations
Shang Palace Mung Bean Spirulina Bird’s Nest Charcoal Mooncakes in a red and gold box with gold designs
Revolutionary Plant-based Shanghai Mooncakes
Kid’s Mooncake Brick Set
Favourites Return!
1. Origin Bar Snowskin Mooncakes
2. Shangri-La Mooncake Selection Gift box
3. Premium Black Thorn Durian Snowskin Mooncakes
Taste of TraditionBaked Mooncakes
1. Shang Palace Four Treasures
2. Yam with Shredded Coconut and Black Sesame (New)
3. Reduced Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Four Yolks
4. Reduced Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk
5. Reduced Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk
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MOUTHWATERING eclectic dishes at Asian Twist Express in Suntec City…
365 Food, led by passionate culinary enthusiast and co-founder, Kenneth Ngiam, are revolutionizing Asian cuisine with healthy and mouth-watering dishes. After years of dedication in their state-of-the-art R&D kitchen, they have curated a menu of unique, unusual and captivating Asian delicacies, winning the hearts of loyal customers in Singapore. They are opening their fourth outlet this June in Suntec City.
“We are thrilled to offer customers a unique and delicious experience of Asian cuisine in a healthy and nutritious way, our passion for food and our dedication to quality has driven us to create a menu of Asian cuisine with a unique twist that we hope will win the hearts of many. We are excited to open our new outlet in Suntec City Mall and share our delicious food with more customers” said Kenneth, co-founder of 365 Food, the creative mastermind behind the tantalizing menu, possesses an impeccable palate and an innate talent for infusing traditional Asian cuisines with an everyday appeal.
Dishes include…
Cluck Norris, the chicken breast dish that has earned a reputation for its unparalleled tenderness and juiciness. A modern take on the traditional chicken rice. It has a cheeky name inspired by Karate star Chuck Norris who fought Bruce Lee in the movies, Chuck Norris fought Bruce Lee in “The Way of the Dragon” where thye duelled in hand to hand combat in Rome’s Collosseum. A Roman cat watches bemused. The chicken dish can be said to stand as a testament to modern culinary excellence. With its exceptional texture and flavour, this extraordinary dish promises to be an absolute crowd pleaser that leaves a lasting impression on all who try it. Interestingly, I met Chuck Norris once in San Francisco in a posh Italian ristorante near the famous St. Francis hotel.
Sticky Lips, an exquisite chicken collagen soup that pushes the boundaries of culinary perfection. Slow-cooked over an intensive 60-hour process, this extraordinary recipe extracts the finest collagen and properties from the chicken, resulting in a lusciously thick and irresistibly sticky soup.
Deja Moo, is definitely no denial and the best Oxtail Stew that will change your life. Another cheeky name from the French ‘deja vu’ which means already seen. Slow-cooked over an incredible 96-hour period, this legendary recipe, conceived in Kenneth’s humble university dormitory, has stood the test of time for over a decade. Immerse yourself in the depths of flavor as tender oxtail yields effortlessly to the fork, harmonizing with a symphony of carefully selected ingredients that have been artfully balanced. For a limited time only, enjoy the 1-for-1 deals for our signature recipes.
There is also Moby Duck which is a spicy duck dish, Ha! Ha!
The recipes by 365 Food are 100% made from scratch, using premium and fresh ingredients. The team’s ever-growing menu is meticulously conceptualized and developed in-house with much love and value proposition in mind. Customers can be assured that they are getting not only delicious food, but also healthy and nutritious dishes.
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MARVELLOUS Singapore Airlines, my favourite airline…
SINGAPORE AIRLINES NAMED WORLD’S BEST AIRLINE IN 2023 SKYTRAX AWARDS
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named World’s Best Airline in the 2023 Skytrax
World Airline Awards, the fifth time it has won this prestigious accolade.
SIA took the top spot in four categories at this year’s Skytrax awards, including Best
First Class Airline, Best First Class Comfort Amenities, and Best Airline in Asia. SIA’s lowcost subsidiary Scoot was named Best Long Haul Low-cost Airline, and ranked
second in the World’s Best Low-cost Airlines category.
The Skytrax awards are based on surveys of more than 20 million travellers across
over 100 nationalities, who rated more than 325 airlines between September 2022
and May 2023.
Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, received the
World’s Best Airline award on behalf of the Airline in Paris on 20 June 2023.
“This award is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our people, who worked
tirelessly and made many sacrifices to ensure that SIA was ready for the recovery
in air travel. That has allowed us to emerge stronger and fitter from the pandemic
as a leading international airline,” said Mr Goh.
“We are very grateful to our customers for their enduring loyalty to and affection
for Singapore Airlines. During the pandemic, their support and encouragement
gave us the strength and determination to overcome the unprecedented
challenges. Today, as we recover from the pandemic, we are firmly committed to
innovating and investing in industry-leading products and services, and ensuring
that SIA continues to offer our customers a world-class travel experience.”
However there have been complaints of late about the quality of inflight meals being served in cardboard boxes, wooden cutlery and the very small portions of food. SIA now says they will go back to the casseroles that have been used for years.
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The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM went to try and try...
MOST flavoursome Hwa Kee Lemon Chicken Rice at the opening of their stall at 3 Coleman St, #01-12 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore 179804 on 11 May, 2023.
I had the opportunity to taste a selection of dishes from their menu, including Hwa Kee’s signature Lemon Chicken Rice – juicy fried chicken with crispy black pepper-infused skin, drizzled with sweet, sticky and tangy lemon sauce and served with fragrant chicken rice. Lemon goes well with chcken, for example Kenny Rogers’ chicken is seasoned with lemon juice. I also get to be the first to taste their new Lemon Chicken Rice burger, a one-of-a-kind rice burger that will be unveiled at the opening. The Chicken Rice Burger has “buns” made from compressed Chicken Rice and is served with Nyonya Achar/pickle! They also serve regular Chicken Rice. What’s more, Uncle Frankie – Hwa Kee’s chef and owner was there to tell me about his Hwa Kee Lemon Chicken Rice.
Hwa Kee Lemon Chicken Rice is the rebirth of a 20-year old chicken rice hawker stall started by a Singaporean couple, Mr Frankie Yeow and his wife Mrs Jane Yeow, and supported by Accenture Song Singapore as part of its Comeback Hawker Project. Since its humble start at the Kallang Industrial area, Hwa Kee has amassed a pool of loyal followers who love their chicken rice so much, they would have it twice in one day. Mr Yeow – Hwa Kee’s main chef – pivoted from the shipping industry almost two decades ago to the F&B scene and started off as an apprentice under Leong Fook Wing, the man behind the famous Sin Kee Chicken Rice. Mr Yeow eventually perfected his own steamed chicken recipe over the years. Unwilling to rest on his laurels, Mr Yeow continued to experiment with different chicken rice recipes, inventing secret menu items such as Black Pepper Chicken Rice, Thai Sauce Chicken Rice, and Spicy Mayo Chicken Rice. But perhaps his most beloved creation is the Lemon Chicken Rice, which was a constant bestseller in his previous stalls. After much convincing from old friends and loyal customers, he has finally agreed to take it out of his secret menu and make it a flagship signature dish. With a new vision in mind and a new signature dish on the menu,
The Travelling Gourmet TM always says, “Keep calm and carry on eating!” 🙂
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The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM goes to taste…
MOUTHWATERING Vadai! Vadai is a South Indian savoury fried fritter akin to the American donut, the Berliner and the Beignet a la Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, Louisiana I call it the “Indian Donut” Ha! Ha! Vadais even look like donuts except that the hole in the middle is smaller. Vadais are perfect as appetisers or snacks and usually served with chutneys, fresh green chillis and sambal chilli. I love Mango chutney. I also love crispy Prawn Vadais. At the exclusive Tasting with Gina, I tried Prawn, Peanut and Ikan Bilis (Anchovies), Crab and Mal Vadais. I also relished the Peanut and Ikan Bilis Vadai.The Mala vadais were not as spicy as I expected as there was only a light sprinkling of Mala spices. The Vadis were very tasty with the dips and also paired well with the lght Gina’s Brew Craft Beer which had intense Lychee notes.
On 26 April, 2023 at the launch of Gina’s Singaporean Vadai there were 3 uniquely Singaporean dips namely Salted Egg, classic Chilli Crab and rambuctious Rojak to enjoy the Vadai with. The Rojak dip was the most flavoursome while my photographer found the Salted Egg somewhat underwhelming. Gina is a very nice lady who has survived the horrible china virus pandemic when her beloved husband Jim passed on. Gina has now teamed up with her son, Daniel.
The launch also featured a bespoke beer by 1925 brewery – Gina’s Brew. The beer perfectly complements the snack with its fragrant lychee and rose flavours, offering a unique and exciting taste pairing. The Lychee comes out very well and the beer is refreshingly mild with no bitterness. The Rose is more subdued.
The Travelling Gourmet TM says: Keep calm and carry on eating Vadai!
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The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM goes to taste…
MOUTHWATERING Somersby cider at Somersby Wonderful Garden! Despite its typically English sounding name, Somersby is actually from Denmark. Cider is made from apples!
Somersby Cider
Somersby cider is a brand of 4.5% alcohol by volume cider by the famous Danish brewing company Carlsberg Group. The delicious Somersby Apple Cider was first bottled during an incredible apple harvest in Denmark in the summer of 2008 and had since then evolved into a lovely range of fruity flavours. From classic apple to juicy pear, refreshing watermelon, and the new zangy (Zesty and Tangy) combination of passionfruit and orange. This refreshingly crisp flavour pairs well with Lobster, Scallops and Salmon. Today, Somersby ciders have been launched in more than 46 markets. In Singapore, they are available in leading supermarkets and online marketplaces.
The Travelling Gourmet TM says: Keep calm and carry on drinking Somersby Cider!
Be dazzled by the delightful tropical vibes of Somersby Wonderful Garden Pop-Up Extravaganza from 14 to 24 April 2023! Dive into a world where thrilling activities overflow in every corner.
Sip on the refreshing Somersby Passionfruit and Orange Slushie
Indulge in complimentary cider tastings
Snag exclusive Somersby X Oak & Bindi Merchandise specially designed by Lydia Yang
Snap unforgettable memories at the Somersby Swing with complimentary prints
5 lucky attendees will also stand a chance to win a year’s worth of Somersby cider
Embrace the exhilarating adventures and let the good times roll! Sign up for a refreshing fun time and enjoy complimentary slushies on us!
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The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM tell you about the world’s biggest wine exhibition called Vintaly in romantic Verona. the city of Romeo and Juliet. The 55th Edition of Vintaly is from 2 May to 5 May 2023. I love Vinitaly and Verona and have been here many times.
Vinitaly tastings ensure a unique experience guided by some of the leading and best known international wine experts.
Tuesday 4 April 2023, 9:30 Iconic women in italian “Bollicine” – Led by Alison Napjus A panel of woman producers will present semi-sparkling or sparkling wines while telling their stories – moderated by Alison Napjus, a well-known editor of US magazine Wine Spectator.
Monday 3 April 2023, 15:00 SOStain: sustainability Made in SicilyThe SOStain Sicily Foundation outlines its work promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability in collaboration with member winr cellars and international partnerstaking part.
Tuesday 4 April 2023, 16.00Blockchain and digitalization: the new frontier for a sustainable wine supply chain Traceability and transparency for the protection of Made in Italy. TrackIT blockchain is the free service of ICE Agency that supports the competitive advantage of Italian companies in foreign markets through the enhancement of the supply chain and the story of its sustainability.
The Travelling Gourmet TM with Gina and her son Daniel
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