A feast for the holidays
Ring in the festivities with extravagant menus for the home, specially curated by Singapore’s top hotels
Andaz Singapore
From the altitude of 665°F to the culinary hub of Alley on 25 and the alfresco setting of Mr. Stork, Andaz Singapore lets you celebrate Christmas with a difference. Its curated dining experiences will delight discerning tastes.
Alley on 25 offers themed experiences such as a festive tea-scape (S$45) with whimsical treats like peanut butter jelly petit gateau and candied Christmas apples; a decadent weekend brunch (S$78) boasting Sarawak black pepper eggs benedict, shakshuka and French apple tart; and a sumptuous Christmas Eve buffet (S$168) loaded with the likes of roasted Butterball turkey, maple-glazed Dingley Dell ham, and buche de noel.
On level 38 of the hotel, savour the stunning views and an exquisite five-course menu (S$198) inspired by South-east Asian flavours at 665°F. Dive into dishes such as smoked beef tartlet, lightly cured Hiramasa kingfish, and 45-day dry-aged Galician blond beef striploin. On weekends, don’t miss the steak and seafood brunch (S$118), where a lavish spread of chilled Boston lobster, wagyu tenderloin carpaccio and dry-aged Silver Hill duck breast await.
Hop over to Mr. Stork for festive cocktails specially created for the season, such as Jingle Juice (S$25) and Minty Claus (S$25), made with Prohibition Christmas gin infused with festive spices.
For a sweet taste of Christmas at home, the Andaz Cake Shop is filled with all things frosted and nice. Better still, gift yourself – or a loved one – a hamper of treats (S$98 net and S$148 net) with the best of the season all wrapped up in a lovely package.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/sinaz-andaz-singapore/dining
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Grand Hyatt Singapore
Come home for Christmas at Grand Hyatt Singapore, which is celebrating its re-opening with a bang after a years-long makeover. It proudly welcomes guests to share in the festivities, with extensive takeaways and exciting menus at all its F&B establishments.
Whether for yourself or for friends and associates, there’s a treasure trove of gourmet treats at The Shop, located on the lobby level. Take away slow-roasted whole tom turkey, classic baked ham, and Hong Kong-style roast duck. For sweet endings, there are yule log cakes, marzipan stollen, homemade old-fashioned apple tart, and red velvet cake. Gift hampers also feature handcrafted pralines and homemade panettone.
If your tastes range from Italian to Asian, you’ll be well taken care of at Pete’s Place and StraitsKitchen. The beloved Italian trattoria hosts a hearty Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch (S$128) featuring a live prime-rib roast station and cacciucco alla livornese seafood stew. At StraitsKitchen, savour pineapple-stuffed turkey roast and sambal-marinated barramundi fillet at its Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets (S$118).
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For a tropical twist, head to Oasis for some poolside dining in a laid-back environment. Enjoy dining under the stars with a festive menu that includes baked rock oysters, barbecued Christmas turkey rolls, and lobster thermidor.
For the ultimate dinner experience, spoil yourself at Le Pristine Singapore, which unveils its first celebration menu curated by chef Sergio Herman of Michelin-star fame. Indulge in exquisite “New Italian” creations, and have yourself a merry and elegant Christmas.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/festive
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
Step into a world of glamour this Christmas at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, which welcomes the festive season with a plethora of delights served in a grand neoclassical setting.
Whether you’re celebrating within its storied walls or in the comfort of your own home, the hotel’s creations are bound to bring much Yuletide joy.
At 15 Stamford Restaurant, savour the best of land and sea in the specially curated menus for lunch (S$58) and dinner (from S$158). Pick a refreshing blue crab salad, Angus beef chuck rib, or poached sea bass for lunch; and for dinner, start off with an indulgent foie gras terrine, followed by chestnut emulsion with truffle and warm rainbow trout with beluga caviar.
For Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch, celebrate with an indulgent buffet spread (S$168) of more than 20 stations heaving with festive favourites. On the menu are freshly shucked oysters and Boston lobsters, roast turkey and Angus beef sirloin, and desserts from Christmas yule logs to rum fruit cake.
Recreate the dining experience at home with festive takeaways from The Boutique, such as spice-rubbed whole turkey and roast Angus cote de boeuf. Complete the meal with handcrafted sweets including rum fruit cake, stollen and chocolate hazelnut log cake.
Take a break at the Lobby Lounge, where you can relax with an afternoon tea spread (from S$52) showcasing Singapore’s heritage flavours, or toast to the holidays at The Bar at 15 Stamford, with specially curated craft cocktails that will put you in the festive mood.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://kempinski.com/singapore
InterContinental Singapore
It’s a starry Christmas at InterContinental Singapore, which has transformed itself into a sparkly fantasy land resplendent in the seasonal hues of red, green and gold. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with exquisitely crafted dining experiences that celebrate the joy and flavours of the season.
Celebrate the whole month of December at Luce, which transports you to Italy with a decadent buffet (S$75 to S$195) filled with regional and international specialities. But save room for its signature big buffets (brunch and dinner) on Christmas Day (from S$208), which boast nearly 200 gourmet delights including seafood on ice, premium charcuterie, and live stations serving pasta prepared in a cheese wheel.
Spend a genteel afternoon at The Lobby Lounge for the ultimate high tea spread (from S$138) created in partnership with French jam brand Bonne Maman. Exquisite savoury canapes are served alongside quintessential English buttermilk scones and a Valrhona Guanaja 70 per cent chocolate tart.
Alternatively, design your own takeaway feast from a choice of traditional roast turkey (S$258 net), corn-fed chicken (S$72 net), and charred vintage beef striploin (S$228 net). Sweeten the feast with artisanal log cakes in a range of flavours including passion fruit and ginger, and snow-white coconut and chempedak. Don’t forget the all-time favourite InterContinental signature Christmas fruit cake (S$88 net) and stollen (S$48 net).
In the spirit of giving, the luxury (S$398 net) and classic (S$298 net) hampers will be warmly received, especially with elegant Taittinger champagne, mini jars of Bonne Maman jams, and Agrimontana gold-wrapped candied marrons among the goodies within.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://singapore.intercontinental.com/christmas
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