2011 Yuletide flavours: Clifford, Hard Rock Café, ilLido Italian Dining & Lounge Bar, Kelong Seafood @ Holland Village, Okonomiyaki House Iroha 168, Saltwater & Salta

Celebrate the year-end in style by enjoying a festive lunch or dinner with colleagues, family

Overlooking the sparkling waters of the bay, Clifford provides the perfect setting to reminisce on the eventful year with family, friends and loved ones. Delight in a four-course dinner menu
which includes creations such as the refreshing wild ocean trout tartare
with frisée crème fraiche and périgord truffle vinaigrette or the tossed garganelli pasta in quail ragout with forest mushrooms and sauterne reduction. Another star on the menu is the confit du canard with red wine star anise poached pear, served on a bed of braised savoy cabbage. End your meal with the decadent Mont Blanc chestnut cream snow meringue with caramelised chestnuts. Price: From $248 or $298 (inclusive of a bottle of Moët & Chandon). Available until December 31. 80 Collyer Quay, Fullerton Bay Hotel. Tel: 6877 8989, www.fullertonbayhotel.com
     Sink your teeth into Hard Rock Café's legendary wagyu burgers. Specially prepared for the festive season and only available until December 31, enjoy premium Australian wagyu beef patties on a toasted sesame bun, served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a side of French fries. Besides the classic you can also choose other wagyu burger variations - with Portobello mushroom, bacon and cheese or foie gras. www.hardrock.com. 50 Cuscaden Road, #02/03-01 HPL House. Tel: 6235 5232. 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-209-214 The Forum. Tel: 6795 7454.
     Celebrate in style with ilLido Italian Dining & Lounge Bar's specially crafted set menus. Executive chef Alessandro Delfanti's meticulously prepared menu features scrumptious appetizers, satisfying mains and decadent desserts - all made from fresh ingredients hailing from various regions in Italy. Try the crab salad or juice turkey supreme for a starter and choose between mains tagliatelle with quail and porcini mushroom ragout or ocean trout with smoked caviar and roman artichoke hearts. And save some room for the heavenly white chocolate lava cake with a side of Panettone ice cream, drizzled with raspberry sauce. ilLido's festive menu is available as three, four or five-courses until December 30. 27 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Golf Club. Tel: 6866 1977, www.il-lido.com.
     Usher in Christmas differently at Kelong Seafood @ Holland Village. Bond with family and loved ones over all-time local favourites at this unpretentious food centre which offers seafood delights you'll not be able to say no to - especially the signature chili crab dish. Exuding a cosy and relaxed ambience, all dishes at Kelong Seafood are prepared with no preservative or MSG. 33 Lorong Liput. Tel: 6462 4623.
THE FINDER FESTIVE OFFER Quote The Finder to enjoy a 10 percent discount on Kelong Seafood's signature chili crab. Valid until December 31.
     At Okonomiyaki House Iroha 168 Chef Sekiguchisan whips up authentic Japanese delights this festive season like he has been for the past 16 years. Watch sizzling teppanyaki cooked right in front of you and don't leave without tying the signature Okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pizza) - a dish which hails from Japan's Kansai region. Compliment your food with Okonomiyaki House's extensive drink list of sake and Japanese beers and wines. 442 Orchard Road, #B1-06 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade. Tel: 6738 1683. THE FINDER FESTIVE OFFER Quote The Finder to enjoy 10 percent off your total bill. Applicable only for first-time patrons. Valid until February 29, 2012.
     Between December 12 and 23, soak in Saltwater's festive atmosphere as you savour a buffet of barbeque meats and crustaceans done in Executive Chef William Soh's homemade marinades along with an extensive selection of local and international delights. There will also be a live carving station for beef, turkey or gammon ham. Sing along with the choir as you feast until your heart's content and don't leave without your party favours! Price: From $38 (lunch) and $48 (dinner). 1 Netheravon Road, Changi Village Hotel. Tel: 6379 7018, Email: saltwater@kitchenlanguage.com.sg 
     Experience an Argentine festive extravaganza at Salta's as you partake of its Parrilla grilled burgers. Enjoy juicy handmade beef patties served in artisanal breads oozing smoky satisfaction with every chomp. You can also choose from a wide selection of meat cuts and all burgers are served with three homemade sauces and a selection of traditional Argentinean appetizers. And only during December can you top up $10 to every grilled meat selection and enjoy unlimited traditional roast turkey and honey baked ham! 12 Gopeng Street, #01-56, Icon Village. Tel: 6225 8443, Email: salta@kitchenlanguage.com.sg

Posted Dec 2011