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Rice Dumpling Festival

Peach Blossoms

Marina Mandarin Singapore, Level 5

6 Raffles Boulevard Z6845-1118

Satisfy your glutinous rice cravings this Rice Dumpling Festival at Peach Blossoms. Look out for all-time favourites such as Hong Kong Style Rice Dumpling with Pork Belly, Conpoy, Mushrooms, Salted Egg, Chestnut, Lotus Seeds and Lentils. Vegetarian Rice Dumpling with Black Truffle and Assorted Mushrooms is also available. Takeaways are available for your private gatherings. A la carte dumpling priced at S$9.80++ onwards. For reservations and enquiries, please visit www.marinamandarin.com.sg/dining

Mikuni

Fairmont Singapore

80 Bras Basah Road, Level 3 Z6431-6156

Mikuni offers a culinary tour through exquisite creations from its three stunning Teppanyaki, Sushi and Robatayaki live stations, each helmed by a master chef that highlights the most premium of seasonal Japanese produce. For reservations, e-mail dining.singapore@fairmont.com or book online at www.mikunirestaurant.com.sg

Oyster Occasions Returns

10 at Claymore, Pan Pacific Orchard

10 Claymore Road Z6831-6686

Oyster Occasions yet again by popular demand! Indulge in a celebration of six varieties of these popular delicacies, freshly shucked to order, and available in unlimited servings. This year, savour these much loved gems with six varietals from Australia, Canada, France, Ireland and New Zealand, each carefully handpicked to enthral even the most sophisticated palate. From the sweet and creamy texture of Canadian Fanny Bay Pacific Oyster to the taste of the ocean with the French Normandie oyster and the fresh flavour and luscious texture of the less common Irish Premium Oyster, experience the ocean in a refreshingly novel way. Freshly shucked to order, these oysters are further complemented by fresh seafood on ice including Maine Lobster and Queen Roe Scallops, air-flown sashimi, a hot selection of bistro favourites as well as our signature Plates of Pleasure - seasonal creations created by our Executive Chef Andy Oh, served a la minute in petite portions for maximum pleasure. Of course, a tempting array of handcrafted desserts, chocolate fountain and popular live crepe station awaits to delight the sweet-toothed. Prices are subject to service charge and GST. For dining enquiries and reservations, e-mail dining.ppsgo@panpacific.com

Serenity Spanish Restaurant

391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Takashimaya S.C #05-32 or No 1 Harbourfront Walk, VivoCity #01-98/99

Z6235-9989 at Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya SC; Z6376-8185 at VivoCity Singapore

Pioneering authentic Spanish cuisine in Singapore, SERENITY opened first outlet in VivoCity six years ago and the second outlet in Sanur Bali Indonesia. Now the third SERENITY is newly opened at Ngee Ann City - Takashimaya SC. SERENITY brings you the most authentic Spanish flavours and culture - delicious cuisine, charming ambience and attentive friendly service. Must-tries at Serenity are Signature Suckling Pig (Cochinillo Asado), delectable Spanish Rice Dishes (Paella), Spanish Noodle Dishes (Fideuas), Palatable Soups and, of course, Spanish Wine Cocktails (Sangrias). The wine list contains more than 60 labels of exclusive and rare Spanish wines covering famous wine regions such as Rioja, Rueda, Torro, Rebera Del Duero, Riaz Bixas and Malaga. SERENITY is a great place to have business lunches, dinners and gatherings. Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya SC, Singapore - Open daily 11.30am to 10pm. VivoCity Singapore - Open daily 11am to 12 midnight

Plate

Carlton City Hotel Singapore

1 Gopeng Street, Level 3 Z6632-8922

Let's Eat Lah!

In celebration of SG50, Plate is launching an all-new truly Singaporean dinner buffet every Thursday and Friday. Priced at S$58++ per person, our main highlight, the famous Chilli Crab, will be sure to delight! Expect a buffet spread brimming with over 10 stations of hawker favourites including a la minute Fried Carrot Cake and Oyster Omelette, Singapore Laksa, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and many other piping hot delicious items. Local desserts such as Ice Kachang and Muah Chee will also be available, so let's just eat lah! "Let's Eat Lah!" is available at Plate every Friday, 6.30pm to 10pm. Adult: $58++ per person, with free flow soda and juices. Additional: $28++ per person, with free flow housepour wines and beers. Children between the ages of seven and 12 dine at 50% off adult prices. Children six years old and below dine for free. For more information, e-mail f&b@carltoncity.sg