Yuletide flavours
Places to go... people to see...

Start your Christmas early at St. Regis.  For the entire month of December, Brasserie Les Savuers includes festive selections in its legendary Sunday brunch. Priced at $168 inclusive of unlimited servings of Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2003, house wine, soft drinks and chilled juices, or $58 for children aged four to 12 years. 29 Tanglin Road. Tel: 6506 6888, www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis
          Gastronomy takes centre stage with a traditional European banquet at Café Swiss at Swissotel The Stamford. Enjoy authentic Swiss dining table mainstays throughout the month of December. 2 Stamford Road. Tel: 6338 8585, www.swissotel.com/singapore-stamford 
          Catch up with friends for a pre-Christmas dinner and dine al fresco at the new, charming Trattoria Cucina Italiana which offers homemade Italian food at great prices. House specials include squid ink tagliolini with salmon cream sauce, crayfish parmigiana, Filetto Al Funghi and a selection of hot paninis. Prices start at just $12. 313@Somerset. Tel: 6835 7818, www.esmirada.com
           Meet your girlfriends at COVA Pasticceria for a festive high tea including Christmas goodies such as log cakes, fruit cakes and Champagne-infused pannacotta. Priced at $35 for adults and $18 for children aged five to 12 years. 290 Orchard Road, #01-20A Paragon. Tel: 6733 0777, www.pasticceriacova.com
           For the month of December, Goodwood Park Hotel brings you a Christmas feast with an Asian twist, with its all-time favourite Hainanese Turkey, Turkey satay and a Durian profiterole Christmas tree. Both festive set menus and lavish buffet spreads are available at all dining outlets. 22 Scotts Road. Tel: 6737 7411, www.goodwoodparkhotel.com
           Be adventurous this holiday season and treat your taste buds to something new. BROTH (Bar Restaurant on the Hill) has recently introduced camel meat - lauded by leading gourmet chefs as the next "big thing" in healthy red meat alternatives - to its menu. We're not sure how the three wise men would feel about it, but we can confirm it is indeed delicious - try it carpaccio style, or as a steak fillet. 21 Duxton Hill, Tanjong Pagar. Tel: 6323 3353, www.broth.com.sg
Immerse yourself in the yuletide spirit as carolers from Orchard Hotel charm you with beautiful Christmas hymns at the hotel lobby from December 19 to 24 from 6:50pm to 7:30pm and on December 25 from 1pm to 1:40pm and 6:30pm to 7:15pm. Bring the kids along, as Santa Claus is expected to make a special appearance and bring delectable goodies! 442 Orchard Road. Tel: 6734 7766, www.orchardhotel.com.sg

Posted Dec 2009