Delightful brunch spreads: Clifford, Boathouse, Barnacles, Arteastiq, Boomarang Bistro & Bar & Brasserie Wolf

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The vintage-styled Clifford, overlooking Marina Bay's newly-shaped waterfront, is a picture-perfect venue for an elegant, leisurely brunch, served as a semi buffet and made-to-order main courses. Star dishes include cured salmon and egg mimosa blinis, foie gras terrine, artichoke barigoule, mesclun baby organic salad plus a selection of Philippe Olivier cheeses and delectable desserts - including the highly recommended salted chocolate caramel. Chefs are on hand at two stations ready to carve juicy roasts or prepare piping hot pasta. For mains, try roasted spring chicken Provencal with ratatouille or red wine braised lamb shank served with a side of cheese polenta and green asparagus. 80 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. Available: Sundays 12pm-3pm. Price: $88 (per person), $128 (includes free-flow champagne). Tel: 6597 5288, www.fullertonbayhotel.com
    A Boathouse French-Style Sunday brunch could not be more relaxing. Marina Bay views, natural light, chic interior with no more than 45 diners offers sumptuous a la carte or set brunch options. Whet your appetite with creameaux of cauliflower with grilled scallops and smoked caviar or Veloute - sweet Japanese corn, succulent braised escargot and bacon emulsion or a salad of mustard marinated Maine lobster with root vegetables confit, rouille sauce and pecorino shavings. Enjoy oven baked egg cocotte - bacon leek fondue and truffle emulsion or eggs slowly cooked sunny side up. Finish with a pancake savory or Grand Marnier Souffle prepared to rise to the occasion. 3 Fullerton Road, #03-01 The Waterboat House. Available: Sundays 11am-3pm. Price: $48 set brunch (per person), minimum two. Tel:6538 9038, www.boathouse.com.sg
     Sunday brunch at Barnacles on Sentosa - overlooking the sea - makes for a perfect family day out. Choose from an extensive menu including speciality appetisers, soups, pastas, succulent meat carvings, seafood such as oysters and Alaskan crab legs and a selection of French cheeses plus local and international desserts. The children's buffet corner, set up with lower tables, allows little ones to self-serve. And between 1pm and 3pm, kids enjoy magic shows and balloon sculpting. Stay on after brunch to lounge at the resort pool or treat yourself to a pampering session at Rasa Spa - all Barnacles guests enjoy 15 percent off treatments. 101 Siloso Road, Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort. Available: Sundays 12pm-3pm. Price: From $88 (adult) and $38 (child six to 11 years old). Children five years old and below dine free with one paying adult. Tel: 6371 1974, www.shangri-la.com
     For a lighter start to the day, try Arteastiq's all-day brunch served in healthy proportions. Try the Tuscan chicken - crispy panini stuffed with chicken, seasoned with nutmeg and paired with dried cranberry and alfalfa sprouts. Or for something more exotic, order the viva duck wrapped with soft tortilla - smoked duck breast mixed with spring onions, Khoo Chye, red chilli and sour plum sauce. And because Arteastiq is a tea lounge, try some of the fascinating tea sets. Sip on freshly brewed fruit teas, English floral teas, Chinese, Japanese, dessert and alcoholic teas. 333A Orchard Road, #04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery. Available: Daily 8:30am - 7:45pm. Tel: 6235 8370, www.arteastiq.com 
     Boomarang Bistro & Bar serves up hearty and comforting Aussie fare. Signature dishes include the Boomarang burrito - beef hash, shaved leg ham, tomato, cheese and carrot wrapped in a toasted tortilla - plus the beef hash served with sautéed potatoes, bacon, shaved leg ham and poached eggs. Kids are in for a treat with a dedicated Little Ticker's menu and the dog-friendly establishment also welcomes your pooch with a water bowl. 60 Robertson Quay, #01-15 The Quayside. Available: All day (weekends and public holidays), 8am-11:30am (weekdays). Tel: 6738 1077, www.boomarang.com.sg
     Brasserie Wolf reinvents brunch with the quintessential French touch serving staples such as eggs Benedict, croques monsieur and madame and bircher Muesli alongside a selection of French farmed cheeses, quince
paste and toast. The kid's menu offers delights such as Chicken Viennoise and crepes
served with an array of fillings, such as shrimp and cheese, Nutella and vanilla ice-cream.
80 Mohamed Sultan Road, The Pier at Robertson #01-13. Available: Weekends, 12pm-4pm.Tel: 6835 7818, www.esmirada.com

 Posted August 2011