Festive fare

Partake in a gustatory cheer of lunch and dinner buffets at Swissôtel Merchant Court between December 17 and January 2, 2011. Enjoy sumptuous Singaporean, Peranakan and international buffets at Ellenborough Market Café. Savour the Black Nut Rempah-marinated turkey, roasted Wagyu beef with red wine sauce and Royal Black Forest and Cranberry Walnut and Cheese Christmas Yule logcakes. Top up with $20 to enjoy free flow of Tiger beer, soft drinks and juices, or wines and Moet & Chandon Champagne at an additional $88. Lunch $48 (adult) and $24 (child), dinner $56 (adult) and $28 (child). 20 Merchant Road. Tel: 6239 1848, www.swissotel.com/singapore-merchantcourt, Email: emc.reservations@swissotel.com
          Krish's five-course Christmas dinner menu, designed by Chef Matt Baker, features specialty seafood such as pan-roasted Tasmanian salmon, a luscious foie gras terrine paired with a refreshing tuna tartare, Chili Crab carbonara and a hearty serving of braised short ribs. Available from December 6 to 27 and priced at $115, the dinner closes with the requisite dessert, in the form of a gratifying warm chocolate molten cake. 9 Rochester Park. Tel: 6779 4644 www.krish.com.sg, Email: info@krish.com.sg
          Capella Singapore promises a tropical, fun-filled family Christmas. On December 24, take the kids to Sentosa for a fun afternoon of painting ornaments. Stay into the evening to celebrate with traditional drinks and canapés followed by dinner at The Knolls, before watching a Christmas movie. On December 26, an afternoon Grill & Chill barbeque lunch is followed by a sinfully indulgent Valrhona chocolate dessert buffet as children play games, jump on inflatable bouncy castles and feast on their own mini-buffet in Capella's playroom. 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island. Tel: 6337 8888 www.capellasingapore.com,
Email: singapore.reservations@capellahotels.com
     For something different, enjoy authentic Japanese fare at San Sui Sumiyaki & Bar. Book a table of 10 and receive a complimentary Piper Heidsieck Brut Magnum worth $400! Limited quantities are available so book early to avoid disappointment. Prepayment is required. 1 Fullerton Road, #01-05 One Fullerton.
Tel: 6423 1555, www.sansui.com.sg
Email: zann@sansui.com.sg
     Enjoy a hearty meal while spending quality time with your family at Sol Playground Café, serving both Spanish tapas and Asian main courses. This family-friendly café also hosts a myriad of activities for kids including arts and crafts, toys, books, movies and cartoons. Spend just $50 to enjoy a $10 food voucher which you can use during your next visit. Limited to a maximum of three vouchers per bill. 200 Turf Club Road, #01-21 Turf City.
Tel: 6467 8681, www.solplaygroundcafe.com 



Posted Dec 2010