2011 Lunar New Year Specials

Celebrate Chinese New Year with an early feast at The Dining Room at Sheraton Towers, where from January 17 to February 2 you can enjoy a buffet lunch of auspicious dishes such as longevity noodles and a yu sheng corner where you can lo hei to a prosperous New Year! Cost: $45.80 (adult), $23 (child six-12 years) 39 Scotts Road. Tel: 6839 5609, www.sheratonsingapore.com
     For authentic Shanghainese fare, Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant is popular for its nine varieties of xiao long bao (meat and broth dumplings) with creative fillings such as spicy crabmeat and pork, or crab roe and pork. Staple dishes include braised beef belly, salted egg yolk prawns and traditional dim sum. Locations Bugis Junction, City Square Mall and Plaza Singapura. www.nanxiang.com.sg
     Conrad Centennial Singapore's Golden Peony serves contemporary Cantonese creations. Chef's recommendations include prosperity abalone claypot or poon choy ($288 for four people). You can also purchase gourmet hampers. The Four Treasures Gift Box ($28) is a mix of sweetened walnut with sesame, golden-fried peanut coated with sugar, crispy taro with salt and pepper, plus preserved plums. 2 Temasek Boulevard Tel: 6432 7481, www.conradhotels.com
     Working near Changi? Take your team to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, bringing a modern twist to the traditional yu sheng by incorporating barbecued bak kwa (pork), broad rice noodles and a creamy sesame sauce, from $58. 75 Airport Boulevard, #01-01. Tel: 6823 5300, www.crowneplaza.com
     The 8 Treasures Cake ($68) from Goodwood Park Hotel's Deli is a deliciously moist cake decorated with white icing and a pretty festive design. Made with walnuts, almonds and a variety of seeds - melon, olive and sesame - it also contains banana and candied winter melon and kumquat. Takeaway only, must order one day in advance. 22 Scotts Road, Goodwood Park Hotel. Tel: 6737 7411 www.goodwoodparkhotel.com

REMEMBER
Don't go visiting empty handed, bring along fresh, seasonal ABC Taiwan Ponkan mandarin oranges. The fruit's round shape signifies the circle of life, while the rich orange colour resembles royalty and blessings. Known for their sweet taste, quality and attractive appearance, they're exclusively imported by Ban Choon Marketing and are available at all leading supermarkets.

The Finder & Four Seasons Gourmet Market OFFER
Order a minimum of 10 cartons of ABC Taiwan Ponkan from Four Seasons Gourmet Market at Marina Bay Link Mall and enjoy 20 percent off! Tel: 6634 4629/6634 4639, www.banchoon.com.sg

Posted Jan 2010