IHG Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong - review staycation + mooncake limited edition

Hotel Indigo is the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and no two hotels around the world are alike. Each hotel is designed to highlight the essence of local culture, character and history of its neighbourhood through its design, food & beverage, amenities and services.

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong showcase the local rich heritage and vibrant culture of the Peranakans (Straits-born Chinese). Incorporating the colourful charm of the eclectic neighbourhood into its architecture and design in the 131 room modern 16-storey building, the award winning hotel features a rooftop infinity pool, offering panoramic scenic Singapore Skyline with stunning sunset views and a conserved 1928 heritage building which was the former Joo Chiat Police Station, houses all day dining, Baba Chews Bar and restaurant.

Just a short 15-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport and steps away from the upcoming new Marine Parade MRT Station, Hotel Indigo is in close proximity to Singapore’s award-winning dining and local eats to iconic shopping at Marina Bay Sands, Orchard Road and sightseeing attractions like Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, Civic District and Bugis street.

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is part of IHG Green Engage System and a Green Engage Hotel, demonstrating innovative approaches to sustainability. Staying here means you play a part in the worldwide effort to protect the environment.

In collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board, Hotel Indigo participated in Go Green SG led by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. Hotel guests and workshop participants learnt how to create eco friendly beeswax wrap to reduce plastic consumption and upcycled used coffee grounds to make body scrub, contributing to a sustainable environment. 

The greenery vertical garden facade evokes cheerful moods as you step into the bright and airy lobby reception with a distinctive feature wall collages of Peranakan ceramic patterns and intricately-painted pop-art water jars. 

Choose from TWG iced tea or Common Man Coffee Roasters ice latte as your welcome drink when you check in. 

The adjoined Pavilion is bedecked with Peranakan-inspired furniture, ceramics and Singapore-centric souvenirs, local Artisan crafts, bath amenities and snacks akin to pop-up ‘mama stall’ of small convenience stalls located in Singapore housing estates in the 1960s. 

Hotel Indigo X Triologie Majulah! Collection

As a tribute to Singapore National Day, Hotel Indigo X Triologie "Majulah!" by Singapore Fashion Designer Sylvia Lim retailing at The Emporium is a collection of dresses in fabric prints that pay homage to the Peranakan culture and Singapore local community scenes like HDB estates.

Walk through the Pavilion and down the small steps to Baba Chews Bar & Eatery, a classy yet cosy restaurant that offers a wide selection of Modern Singapore dishes and Western classics, limited edition seasonal menu and hearty unlimited made to order ala-carte breakfast with semi-buffet range.

Unwind with a selection of Hotel Indigo Signature local heritage inspired cocktails like Sapphire Rendezvous, Merlion Brando, Nyonya Magarita, La Carinos and Abang Old fashioned, cocktails and classic favourites, wine, specialty coffee and tea.

National Day Menu at Baba Chews

Inspired by Singapore’s rich culinary heritage, Head Chef Kit created the seasonal menu offering appetizer Cangrejo taco with soft shell crab and  jackfruit salsa with a hint of sriracha aioli, main course like grilled cereal laksa lobster, Singapore chilli crab risotto, dry Bak Kut Teh and Baba Churros with cinnamon and pandan dulce, paired with refreshing Blue pea ice cream.

Hotel Indigo Limited Edition Mooncakes in heritage collectables cases

This Mid-Autumn Festival, reminiscent in Hotel Indigo Moonlight Sonata, a popular Signature Series and exclusive Limited Edition mooncake collection, presented in a choice of four beautifully crafted boxes that reflect the colourful shophouses of Katong and characteristic Peranakan motifs.

The signature traditional mooncake collection comprises of low-sugar baked skin versions with white lotus flavour and options of double yolk, single yolk, or macadamia nuts (S$85-90 nett) while the limited edition offers 2 charcoal skin gold dust mooncake infused with Long Jing (dragon well) tea, white lotus paste and melon seeds, 1 macadamia nut mooncake and 1 single yolk mooncake (S$90 nett).

Enjoy Mooncake Early Bird Specials of 30% off from now till August 31st 2023. To order, email babachews@ihg.com, order online or call +65 6723 2025, for delivery or collection at Baba Chews.

Hotel Indigo Infinity Pool at Rooftop Bar 88

One of the hotel’s popular amenity feature is its Roof top with infinity pool located on the 16th floor that offers stunning panoramic views of Singapore’s first heritage town consisting mainly of low-rise shop-houses and apartment buildings. You can also catch scenic sunsets here while chilling in the cool vibe.

If swimming or sunbathing are not your usual activities, lounge yourself at the poolside dining area where you can enjoy the birds eyes' view while sipping cocktails, drinks and indulging in delectable food from Rooftop 88 Bar & Eatery. 

You can catch a glimpse of the National Day Parade when the Singapore Air Force perform aerial flypast across the city skyline and fireworks in the distance at the Marina Bay Area.

New Year's Eve Countdown Party (December 31), Chinese Lunar New Year Countdown Parties, National Day Parade rehearsals (every Saturdays in July) and National Day (August 9) are some of the occasions for fireworks viewing in Singapore.

Alternatively, enjoy the skyline as you work out at the 24-hour gym which is furnished with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, located parallel to the pool.

Hotel Indigo Guest Room and In-room dining service

The Peranakan theme is tastefully incorporated in the archway, hallway, doors of the guest rooms and the room itself.

The laid-back style with sofa and carom board as a table against the monotone art murals of Katong Joo Chiat community cultural lifestyle with the essence of Peranakan home of tiled pattern floors, panels, King size bed with flora and white beddings, old school cabinet with Illy coffee machine, TWG tea and mini bar fridge is a modern contrast.

Slide open the glass sliding door that opens up to a separate bath area with dragon phoenix motif round bathtub with silver taps, vintage style vanity area and rain bath shower.

Sustainability is in the heart of Hotel Indigo where reusable sanitised Green Engage bottles with protective pouch are used for drinking water and guests are encouraged to reuse the glass bottles to refill complimentary filtered water from the dispenser, located just by the entrance of the hotel lobby. 

The Australian Biology Smart Skincare bath amenities with pH balanced formula and ocean-safe ingredients are housed in refillable pump bottles made from recyclable materials and helps to reduce plastics and wastage from the usual small bottles of grooming toiletries.

For a stress-free evening, order the in-room service dining from the Baba Chews menu.

Chilli crab tagliatelle with soft shell crab, Baba churros cinnamon with pandan dulche and coconut icecream and a glass of Yuzu Frizz cocktail with Tempus Two Silver Series Sauvignon Blanc 2022 sets the mood for a relaxing night to slumber off to sleep in the plush kingsize bed.

Hotel Indigo Garden Pet Friendly Dining and Staycation 

Another brownie point at Hotel Indigo is its “paws-friendly” alfresco garden bar that currently features a collaboration with iconic bittersweet aperitif, Aperol Spritz, a cosy pop-up counter offering a delightful menu of light bites which are curated to pair perfectly with Aperol Spritz cocktails, beers and wines while lounging in colourful deck chairs, relaxing bean bags that could accommodate diners with pets to lepak (Singapore Slang for chill).

If you like to have a Hotel Indigo pet-cation, there is a dedicated floor for pet lovers to stay with their small size pets, dine and relax in Hotel Indigo Garden.

Other hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a self-service business centre, a ballroom and 2 function rooms that can accommodate 20-70 people meetings and conferences, providing audio-visual equipment and catering services.

Whether for leisure or business, Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is the perfect choice for a pleasurable, relaxing and sustainable focus stay. 

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is located at 86 East Coast Road, Singapore 428788. For enquires or hotel room reservation, email info.sinki@ihg.com or Telephone : +65-6-7237001 . For dining reservations and takeaways, email babachews@ihg.com or call +65 6723 2025. Visit Hotel Indigo Facebook and Instagram for hotel room promotions, staycation giveaways, dining offers, seasonable menus and Happy Hours 1 for 1 drink.

DIORIVIERA Summer Pop-Up at The Beverly Hills Hotel U.S California Holiday Vacation

Dior capsule collection Dioriveria 2023 Summer edition by Maria Grazia Chiuri is an invitation to escape and enjoy the summer holidays jetsetting around the world. Legendary The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows at Sunset Boulevard in the heart of California is decked with Dior surf inspired Toile de Jouy cabins, framing the Dioriveria pop-up boutique and Le Jardin Des Rêves Dior Spa Cabana around the swimming pool with matching umbrellas, lounge chairs and Dior ice cream cart.

The shades of pink and grey is a special palette curated for the Dior 2023 collection showcased in the iconic Toile de Jouy, a timeless symbolic motif featured throughout the ready to wear dresses, skirts, shorts and swimsuits to the Dior handbag and accessories like Lady Dior, Dior Book Tote, Lady D-Lite, Dior Travel clutch,  silk scarves and Dway mules and J'Adior pumps, DiorAddict sandals in the colour combination dear to Monsieur Dior. 

Step into the Dioriveria Maison pop-up boutique and bask in the immersive experience with the Toile de Jouy wrapped skylight roof, offering guests a glimpse of the California blue sky.

Dior has reimagined the interior with an expression of the French Art de Vivre, molding the space to reflect a mesmerizing sandcastle where the sculptures shaped as the iconic Lady Dior emerge from speckled sand walls. Each corner is adorned with life-size sand giraffes, lions, flora and fauna for the realistic holiday suspended moments and sunny seaside.

The Mediterranean elegance is embedded in the Dioriviera allure and reflected through marinières and straw hats capulating vacation vibes.

Completing the sun loving wardrobe, Dior Maison essentials are recreated with the summertime in mind. Christian Dior signature on surf board, yoga mat, parasol, and several beach games, make the perfect pairing for a beach day or relaxing by the pool. 

To brighten up the home, shop for Dioriveria series of decorative objects, tableware, placemats, and embroidered cushions in the new signature Dioriviera colors.

The exclusive Le Jardin Des Rêves Dior Spa Cabana is created at The Beverly Hills Hotel, exclusively for hotel guests to reserve daily. The indoor-outdoor spa cabana beckons a treatment cabine adorned in Toile de Jouy and a relaxation suite of rattan furniture complete with Dior Maison accents.

In this magical tropical setting, Dior provides the ultimate luxury experience including a prime location at the pool, a top-flight treatment program of four tailor-made signature treatments for the face and body, exclusive gifts and more.

Hotel guests lounging near the pool will enjoy the pink and grey Toile de Jouy cabanas, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a Dior ice cream cart which will serve hourly refreshments to all guests during the weekends. 

The Dior pop-up boutique will be open daily from 9am to 6pm and is open to hotel guests and non-hotel guests alike. The Spa Cabana is open from 10am to 4pm daily and is reserved for hotel guests only.

The Dioriveria X The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows will be opened from May 26th through September 4th, 2023.

World Gourmet Summit 2022 and awards ceremony | Overseas MasterChefs dining experiences

Theme Equilibrium: an innate sense of taste, The World Gourmet Summit (WGS) 2022 with World Gourmet Awards (WGA) is highly regarded as Singapore's most esteemed accolades in the culinary world.

WGA featured 41 F&B establishments, chefs, sommeliers and restaurant managers who were recognised for their outstanding culinary standards in the gourmet world with industry partners at the WGS Award ceremony 2022 held at One Farrer Hotel.

 

The World Gourmet Summit 26th anniversary celebration continues exclusive WGS Events hosting with overseas Masterchef activities - Turkish Gastronomic Journey featuring International MasterChef Mehmet Gök at voco Orchard Hotel, Portuguese Gastronomy Dining Delights at TUGA - A 4-Hands Journey with Portuguese Food & Wine ft. MasterChef André Magalhães and Filipino Food and Culture with visiting MasterChef Michelle.

Enjoy USA Cheese Guild Specially Curated USA Cheese Dining Experiences At Grissini and Elfuego or French gastro dining week with visiting chef @ Bar-Roque Grill.

For reservations and booking of WGS events and private dining, please visit World Gourmet Summit website and World Gourmet Awards website featuring all nominees and award winners.

Singapore Hotels Rice dumplings selections by award winning Chinese restaurants

Celebrate the time-honoured tradition of Rice Dumpling Festival this season, specially curated by Singapore's leading 5 stars hotels award winning Chinese restaurants - The Fullerton Hotel Jade Restaurant | Pan Pacific Hai Tien Lo | ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Peach Blossoms and The Goodwood Park Hotel Min Jiang. 

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore |  The Fullerton Bay Hotel

Chinese Executive Chef Leong Chee Yeng from Jade presents the signature The Fullerton Jade Originals rice dumplings and The Fullerton Classics rice dumplings which are inspired by the Nyonya cuisine.

Savour Auspicious Greetings Hamper (S$188 nett). Elegantly packed in a woven basket, it contains two Traditional Hong Kong-style Abalone Treasure Rice Dumplings, two Nostalgia Five-spice Pork Rice Dumplings, one Truffle and Trio Mushroom Five-grain Rice Dumpling, and one Blue Pea Nyonya Rice Dumpling from The Fullerton Classics collection.

Place orders online at shop.fullertonhotels.com or at The Fullerton Cake Boutique, located at the lobbies of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178 and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore at 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326, from now till June 3.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Enjoy epicurean pockets of pleasure at Peach Blossoms with specially handcrafted rice dumplings creations by award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong and his culinary team.

Delight your tastebuds with all-time favourite “Blazing Pig Trotter Rice Dumpling” (S$128*++ serves four guests) and is available in limited quality daily for dine-in only.

Encased in clay and baked to retain the moisture and flavour of the ingredients, Chef breaks the “clay rock” open, revealing the rice dumpling packed with juicy pig trotter in fermented beancurd, abalone, conpoy, Japanese flower mushroom and chestnut, offering varying textures and tastes.

Peach Blossoms signature Premium XO Cantonese Rice Dumpling (S$38.80++ serves 4 guests) is filled with abalone, conpoy, Kurobuta pork belly, smoked duck, Japanese flower mushroom, tastefully complemented by the Chef’s homemade XO sauce. 

The traditional ‘Hakka’ Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling (S$20.80++) features generous fillings of succulent Kurobuta pork belly with fermented beancurd, Japanese flower mushroom, dried shrimp, chestnut and salted egg yolk.

Japanese rice dumpling ? The Hokkaido Sweet Potato ‘Lava’ Rice Dumpling ($18.80+ each) is filled with luscious purple Hokkaido sweet potato custard in butterfly pea glutinous rice.

Ideal as a gift, the Peach Blossoms bundle set ($88.80+ per set) comprises:

• Premium XO Cantonese Rice Dumpling

• Traditional ‘Hakka’ Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling

• Hokkaido Sweet Potato ‘Lava’ Rice Dumpling

• A complimentary jar of Peach Blossoms Homemade Dried Shrimp Chili Paste signature “Premium XO Cantonese Rice Dumpling”, traditional “‘Hakka’ Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling” and the “Hokkaido Sweet Potato ‘Lava’ Rice Dumpling”.

Peach Blossoms Rice Dumplings are available at PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY Hotel located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Marina Square, Singapore 039594 from now till June 3. For orders please contact +65 6845 1118 or email peachblossoms.prsmb@parkroyaIcoIIection.com. 

Pan Pacific Singapore

Award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo celebrates the festival with an ensemble of handcrafted rice dumplings. 

Hai Tien Lo’s signature Traditional Jumbo Rice Dumpling with Abalone (S$38.80+ each) is generously filled with pork belly, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, green bean, lotus seed and a luxurious addition of whole abalone is perfect for sharing.

Try the Classic Taiwanese Dumpling with Sesame Oil Chicken (S$18.80+ each) inspired by the flavourful Taiwanese specialty chicken leg, fungus, Chinese rice wine and sesame oil; Cantonese Pork Dumpling (S$13.80+ each) with pork belly, salted egg yolk and green bean and the Traditional Nyonya  Dumpling (S$12.80+ each) with pork, candied melon, Japanese mushrooms, shallots and garlic or Teochew Dumpling with Yam Paste and Gingko Nuts (S$8.80+) which pays homage to Orh Nee, the traditional Teochew dessert.

Hai Tien Lo Premium Bundle (S$128+) and Classic Bundle (S$88+) with six dumplings in three delectable flavours, packaged with a bottle of Hai Tien Lo’s Signature Homemade XO Chilli Sauce and Sweet and Sour Spice Bean Paste Sauce respectively are great as gifts. 

Pan Pacific Hai Tien Lo rice dumplings are available at 7 Raffles Boulevard, level 3, Singapore 039595. For enquiries and orders till June 5, please call 6826 8240 or email specialevents.ppsin@panpacific.com .

Goodwood Park Hotel

Min Jiang Cantonese Sichuan restaurant chefs draws inspiration from Singapore signature food and presents handcrafted Laksa Dumpling with Sambal Chilli, Bak Kut Teh Dumpling, Classic Hokkien-style Dumpling and Hong Kong-style Dumpling with Homemade Soya Sauce.

The Laksa Dumpling with Sambal Chilli (S$32 nett for 2 piece) is made with a traditional spice mix of chillies, lemongrass and laksa leaves, shredded chicken and sakura ebi. 

The Bak Kut Teh Dumpling (S$38 nett for 2 piece) is inspired by Goodwood Park  Hotel’s Coffee Lounge. Flavoursome yet subtly peppery with Pork belly, whole peppercorns, shiitake mushrooms, fried garlic and Chinese herbs.

The Classic Hokkien-style Dumpling (S$30 nett for 2 pieces) is an all-time favourite made with succulent pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, dried shrimps, shallots and salted egg yolk.

If you like traditional Hong Kong-style Dumpling with Homemade Soya Sauce (S$38 nett each, good for sharing), you will be delighted with the large rectangular parcel of rice dumpling, chockfull of ingredients likeroasted pork, roasted duck, shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, dried scallops, mung beans and lotus seeds with accompanying homemade soya sauce 

Purchase Min Jiang Restaurant rice dumplings till June 3, at Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221. Please call 6730 1786 or email deli@goodwoodparkhotel.com 

Easter Brunch Hotel Buffets 2022 Singapore Egg-travagant Weekend

Indulge in Singapore Hotels brunch buffet this Easter weekend. Luxuriate at Singapore's first Garden-in-a-Hotel - PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Peppermint sustainability theme restaurant with Urban Farm, jubilate at Hilton Orchard Singapore Estate American all day dining restaurant, exuberate at The Fullerton Bay Hotel La Brasserie and Clifford Pier and The Fullerton Hotel Town, savour at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Silver Shell Cafe and appease at ANDAZ Alley on 25.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter buffet at Peppermint restaurant with a special curated Easter menu.  Feast on seafood platter of lobsters, oysters, snow crab and scallops, followed by hearty mains including Roasted Black Angus Beef Ribeye au Poi`vre with Arugula Salad, Australian Baby Leg of Lamb with Urban Farm Mint and Rosemary Jus, Pan-seared Ocean Trout with Pumpkin Mash and Citrus Butter sauce, Prawn & Chicken Tortellini with Lobster Bisque. Indulge in delightful Easter sweet treats like Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Topping, Maple Walnut Bake Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Passion Ivory, Bread and Butter Pudding, Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs.

Possibly one of the best Easter hotel buffet in town as it offers the widest smorgasbord ever with Peranakan Delights like Signature Durian Pengat with D24 durian, Ayam Buah Keluak, Lobster Dry Laksa and fragrant blue pea rice with spicy coconut floss and Ramadan specialities like Indonesian Lobster Kalio, Black Angus Beef Short Rib Satay, Bebek Rica Rica (Slow-cooked Manado-style duck leg) and Grilled Octopus with Urban Farm Calamansi Sambal.

Continue with Japanese favourites like Sashimi, sushi, chawan mushi and a popular selection of  Western, Indian Vegetarian dishes. Complete your meal with Nonya kuehs, assortments of pralines, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, seasonal fruits, soft drinks, lemon tea, classic tea and gourmet coffee selection.

Peppermint Easter buffet is priced at S$88++ (Adult) and $44++ (Child) for lunch from 12-3pm and dinner 6.30 to 10pm, from 15 to 17 April 2022.  

Peppermint restaurant is located at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Marina Square, Singapore 039594. For reservations, please email peppermint.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com or contact +65 6845 1111.

Hilton Singapore Orchard 

Jubilate with Grand Easter Champagne Buffet Lunch At Estate, Hilton Orchard all-day dining  restaurant. Journey through flavours from around the world and savour specially curated Easter-themed dishes, celebrate with kids activities like egg hunting at the roof garden, pottery making classes and Easter Theme Best Dressed Competition in a modern residential setting.

Grand Easter curated menu highlights are Freshly Shucked Oysters- Canadian Oysters, Irish Oysters and Fine de Claire Oysters , Alléosse Cheese Trolley with 24 types of cheeses, Live Carvings of Whole Wagyu Prime Rib, Classic Beef Wellington, Whole Stuffed Suckling Pig and Whole Rock Salt Baked Salmon, Estate Black Truffle Roasted Duck, Szechuan-style Spicy Chicken and Honey Soy-glazed Australian Short Ribs.

Special Egg-Themed Dishes - Swedish Egg Omelette with Trout Roe and Dill, Quail Egg Niçoise Salad, Avocado Deviled Egg, Easter Scotch Egg and Eggnog Chocolate Cake. Signature and all time favourites desserts - Simnel Cake, Hilton Cheesecake, Torched Citron Tart, Rum & Hazelnut Cream Puff, Marsala Wine Tiramisu and Champagne Raspberry Jelly.

Estate Grand Easter Champagne Buffet Lunch is priced at S$118 ++ (Adult), S$59++ (Child), S$168++ per adult with free flow Laurent Perrier Champagne, White Wine, Red Wine,  Bloody Mary Do-It-Yourself Bar on Sunday, 17 April 2022, 12 -3pm.

Estate is located on Level 5 of Hilton Singapore Orchard - 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867. For reservation, visit www.hiltonsingaporeorchard.com/estate.

The Fullerton Hotels 

Luxuriate Easter at La Brasserie, Clifford Pier or Town Buffet Restaurant this Easter weekend.

La Brasserie elegant setting allures with fresh ocean catch on ice, cognac-perfumed lobster bisque, ‘Easter Egg’ special of Maine Lobster with poached egg, avocado and Avruga caviar. Sweet selections of colourful Easter-themed desserts are sure to entice all gourmands.

Easter Brunch at La Brasserie is priced at S$148 ++ (Adult), S$79++ (Child) with free-flowing soft drinks and chilled juices; S$198++ per adult with free-flowing champagne, signature gin & tonic, house wines and beer on Saturday & Sunday, 16 & 17 April 2022, 12 -3pm.

At the iconic Clifford Pier, Heritage Dim Sum Brunch fascinates with Chilli Crab Bao and Tiger Prawn Laksa alongside with a selection of steamed dim sum and platters of sweet Easter treats.

The Clifford Pier’s Heritage Dim Sum Brunch is priced at S$75++ (Adult), S$38++ (Child) and available on Sunday, 17 April 2022, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1:30pm to 3.30pm.

Fullerton Town all day dining restaurant entices with a lavish Easter brunch. Be captivated by ‘Easter Egg Special’ - sous vide egg, pulled pork, avocado and crispy hash,  à la minute disheslike pepper-crusted duck breast and Cajun-spiced blackened snapper. Delight in Easter sharing platters of piña colada ivory chocolate egg to hot cross tropézienne and lemon myrtle tart. 

Town’s Easter Brunch is priced at S$142++(Adult), S$65 ++ (Child) with free-flowing soft drinks and juices; S$192++ with free-flowing house wine, champagne, Bloody Mary, Gin & Tonic, Negroni and Tiger draught and available on Sunday, 17 April 2022, 12 to 3.30pm. 

La Brasserie and Clifford Pier is located at The Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay Singapore 049326 and Town Buffet Restaurant is located at The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178. For reservations, please email dining-rsvp@fullertonhotels.com or contact +65 6877 8911/8912.

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa

Savour Silver Shell Cafe Easter Brunch on Sentosa Island and relish on fresh selections of Boston Lobster and chilled seafood, succulent roasts like Italian Porchettaand Slow-roasted Lamb Leg and revel in a a world of flavours including signatures pastas, Chinese roasts and Indian classics. Little kids will be enthralled by the kids-oriented specials, a DIY Easter Cupcake Decorating Kit and a Kids’ Easter Goodies Box filled with sweet treats from cookies to chocolates.

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Silver Shell Cafe Easter Brunch is priced at  S$88++ (Adult) and $44++ (Child) for lunch from 12-3pm on 17 April 2022 with a full pre-payment required. Silver Shell Cafe is located at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, 101 Siloso Road, Level 3, Sentosa, Singapore 098970. For reservations, please email fbreservation.sen@shangri-la.com or contact +65 6371 1966

ANDAZ 

Have a cracking good time at  Alley on 25 with an egg-citing brunch replete. Choose your main course from classic Shepherd’s Pie made with minced lamb, Grilled Fjord Trout, Oven-Roasted Spring Chicken or a Charred Cauliflower Steak on a velvety Sri Lankan curry Ceylon puree. Continue crackling on an unlimited serving of the Specialty Cage-free Eggs Platter - deviled eggs, scotch eggs and avruga caviar eggs, hearty carving board of roasted lamb shoulder, sausages and ham. Nibble on Easter Confetti Eclair, Mini Carrot Cake and Chocolate Easter Egg Sundae. 

Alley on 25 Easter Brunch is priced at S$98++(Adult), S$143++ with free flow of wines, beers, prosecco and soft drinks and is available on Saturday & Sunday, 16 & 17 April 2022, 12-2.30pm. Alley on 25 is located at ANDAZ Hotel, 5 Fraser St, Level 25, Singapore 189354. For reservations, visit andazsingapore.com/dining or call +65 6408 1288.

Taiwan muslim friendly Hotel Valletta impressed Taiwan Tourism Bureau Singapore Office Middle East Trade buyers

Hotel Valletta in Jiaoxi, Taiwan is a stunning new luxury hotspring hotel featuring Sky garden spa suites, in-room hotspring bath and hotel spa pool, with muslim friendly hotel facilities, Halal certified meal selection, separate Halal kitchen and dining area for its muslim hotel guests.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau Middle East trade buyers from Dubai and Bahrain stayed at Hotel Valletta on the third day of the Taiwan Familiazation trip by Taiwan Tourism Bureau Singapore office, after visiting Taiwan famous landmarks like Taroko Gorge National Park and Sun Moon Lake.

 

They were very impressed that they could dine in a separate halal dining area with halal cutlery to enjoy the wide selection of tasty Halal certified food, prepared in a separate kitchen with Halal cutlery according to the Taipei Mosque Association stringent rules at Hotel Valleta.

The trade buyers were pleased to know that in Taiwan, besides the scenic city, coast and country attractions, delicious Halal food and muslim friendly hotels are available. The facilities like prayer room, mat, timetable, quora, compass and bidet in the comfortable guest room are very thoughtful and well appreciated.

 

Located just 45 minutes from Taipei city, Hotel Valletta offers 165 hotel guest rooms and suites and is located at 1 Jiankang 1st Street, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County 262.

For bookings and enquires, please contact reservations@hotel-valletta.com or telephone +886-3 910-0111.

Robinsons Kuala Lumpur Four Seasons Place Malaysia Shoppes Flagship Opening

The Four Seasons Place Hotel in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia connects to Robinsons KL Flagship store - The Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, offering a trendy luxury shopping experience. Mulberry, Issey Miyake Baobao, T by Alexander Wang, See by Chloe, Chiara Ferragni shoes, Kendall & Kylie, Kurt Geiger, Tara Jarmon, Dune London, Aspinal London, Needle & Thread, Whistles and Les Merveilleuses Ladurée beauty are some of the 500 brands at Robinsons Four Seasons Place.

 

Situated next to Kuala Lumpur famous landmark the Petronas Towers with Suria KLCC shopping mall  and minutes away from the new upcoming Kuala Lumpur hotels - The Rumah, Four Seasons Place Hotels and private residence,  Robinsons Four Seasons Place excites shoppers with eye catching store façade and 110 exclusive fashion and lifestyle brands of which 65 brands are new in Malaysia.

Get red carpet ready with Robinsons Four Seasons KL shops in a store with Gentlemen's Tonic from Mayfair in London, an award winning luxury spa, grooming and hair concept store and Leekaja Beauty Salon from South Korea, a leading Korean beauty grooming and café lifestyle brand.

Gentlemen's Tonic founded at the prestigious Mayfair in London, have expanded to Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Mexico, New Delhi, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Walk into the quintessentially British designed Gentlemen's Tonic shop on level 2 and be pampered with the signature barbershop service using babassu and bergamot range,  grooming, booster facial treatments or massages for the urban male.

At Leekaja beauty salon at level 1, ladies can indulge in LKJ Cinderella treatment or hair, nails, eyelash, eyebrow and spa treatments and look like a Hallyu Korean star.

Leekaja,  Korean beauty & hair salon brand makes its début in Malaysia at Robinsons Four Seasons KL, after opening the first flagship Southeast Asia store at Mandarin Gallery, Singapore.

Robinsons Four Seasons KL beauty counters include popular brands like Chanel, Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Lancome, IOMA, Sulwhasoo and fragrances by Maison Francis, Cartier, Ellie Saab and Davidoff.

Complete your 2018 Spring Summer wardrobe with curated international labels like Mulberry, See by Chloe, T by Alexander  Wang,  Blackbarrett, Hugo by Hugo Boss, PS by Paul Smith, Alain Figaret, Lord's Tailor, Billionaire Boys Club  G-Star Raw, Cheap Monday to local based creative designers Fiziwoo, Nala designs,  Nurita Harith and Fern.

Designer kid's wear stockists include Emilio Pucci Junior, Fendi Kids, Kenzo Kids, Young Versace and John Lewis Babywear.

Robinsons Four Seasons offers a good selection of  lifestyle gadget brands like Bose, Devialet sound systems, JBL, Leica cameras and Sevenfriday time pieces.

John Lewis, Smeg, LeCruset, Jamie Oliver, Bodum, Typhoon, Royal  Selangor pewter, Nespresso, Roberto Cavalli, Orla Kiely and Tom Dixon are some of the popular brands at Robinsons home household department.

Take a break and relax at La Bodega, Croisserie café or Starbucks Reserve, food and beverages options offered at Robinsons four levels of shoppers paradise.  

At the Personal Shopper Suites, Robinsons Style Consultant Service is offered exclusively for shoppers for assistance in choosing an outfit, suggest gift ideas or home makeover.

Robinsons, the Shoppes at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur is located at 145 Jalan Ampang, open daily from 10am-10pm, visit www.robinsons.com.my for latest Spring Summer 2018 and Fall Winter collections.