Privé Restaurant has finally removed its curtains and installed floor-to-ceiling windows to take full advantage of its spectacular position, facing the yachts moored at Marina at Keppel Bay. The menu has also been refreshed - try the butter poached slipper lobster, divine. 2 Keppel Bay Vista. Tel: 6776 0777, www.prive.com.sg
Bodega Y Tapas has recently introduced a further selection of traditional Spanish tapas dishes including a Madrid-style 
reduction. 442 Orchard Road, #01-29 Orchard Hotel. Tel: 6735 3476, www.esmirada.com
Lawry's The Prime Rib has relocated to Mandarin Gallery. Tuck into prime cuts of beef and traditional Yorkshire puddings while you take in the view of bustling Orchard Road. 333A Orchard Road, #04-01/31 Meritus Mandarin Hotel, Mandarin Gallery. Tel: 6836 3333, www.lawrys.com.sg
The people behind Venom and CHINABLACK have opened Oosh - an alfresco "pre-
burger bench & bar (BBB) is an express version of sister restaurant Relish. With the aim of making "fast food good" BBB focuses on quality ingredients and a la minute preparation. All patties and sauces are made fresh on the premises daily. 8 Grange Road, #01-02 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. Tel: 6737 9947, www.wildrocket.com.sg
Tucked behind Orchard Road, Bistro Du Vin - owned by the Les Amis group - claims to be "Singapore's, if not South East Asia's, most authentic French bistro". Hmmm, over-confident or on the money? We suggest stopping by for a half bottle of red and trying the classic French onion soup ($18), escargot ($16) or steak frites ($42), to put their claim to the taste test. 1 Scotts Road, #02-12 Shaw Centre. Tel: 6733 7763, www.lesamis.com.sg
Posted Feb 2010
